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V872 ERX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,112 mi
Last recorded127,112 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 ERX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 127,112 miles

exhaust system leaking

front both sides wheel bearing have play

oil leak

rear both coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,651 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

cracks in side ofthread

Fail 10 Apr 2013 121,617 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

cracks in side ofthread

Pass 7 Apr 2012 113,926 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 113,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear disc badly rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,609 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs badly worn ans corroded.(RSR)

Rear brake pads worn.

n/s/f side mirror shattered.Difficult to use.(RSR)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and snow tyre not very suitable.(RSR)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs badly worn ans corroded.(RSR)

Rear brake pads worn.

n/s/f side mirror shattered.Difficult to use.(RSR)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and snow tyre not very suitable.(RSR)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,074 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 93,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 80,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2006 65,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 59,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2005

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

boot handle loose

n /s/r tyre sidewall cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil light flashing

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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V872 ERX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V872 ERX, 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 V872 ERX registered?

V872 ERX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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