MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system leaking
front both sides wheel bearing have play
oil leak
rear both coil springs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cracks in side ofthread
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
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)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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V872 ERX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.
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