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V871 OTW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,411 mi
Last recorded92,411 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,411 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on (wire broken)

engine management light on

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil weeps

high level brake light incomplete

nearside front sill step rusty

nearside rear coil spring rusty

offside front brake hose perished

slight leak near side rear shock absorber

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill correded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front outer sill correded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,877 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and damaged but not within 30cm of a prescibed area

engine management lamp illuminated

slight extra travel on brake pedal

Fail 29 Mar 2016 82,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and damaged but not within 30cm of a prescibed area

engine management lamp illuminated

slight extra travel on brake pedal

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 76,598 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,613 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,599 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,202 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,739 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,953 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE brake pedal very low when testing on rolling road [better on road test]

front brake imbalance 21%

hand brake hits centre arm rest

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2007 60,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE brake pedal very close to floor when testing on rolling road [better on road test]

hand brake hits centre arm rest

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,136 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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V871 OTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V871 OTW, 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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What year was V871 OTW registered?

V871 OTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V871 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 OTW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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