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V865 KAG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 109,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

rear hanger for exhaust missing

Fail 9 Jun 2020 109,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

rear hanger for exhaust missing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,101 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,101 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 84,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,192 miles

EML on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,658 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,542 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread area to sidewall

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 70,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear handbrake cable fraying and corroding

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread area to sidewall

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,643 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 54,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,387 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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V865 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V865 KAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V865 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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