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V874 DNF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 DNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,885 miles

Both front suspension top mounts stiff

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,885 miles

Both front suspension top mounts stiff

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus puncture (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,656 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus puncture (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,145 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,921 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,880 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 71,905 miles

near side front tyre damaged between tread and inner side wall

Fail 5 May 2011 71,905 miles

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

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

near side front tyre damaged between tread and inner side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,580 miles

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

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

offside front tyre side wall slightly perish

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,664 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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V874 DNF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V874 DNF, 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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V874 DNF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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