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V882 XUB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,651 mi
Last recorded55,651 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV882 XUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 55,651 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and has inadequate repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 55,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 54,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp corroded but system not insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2018 52,502 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp corroded but system not insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,797 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,606 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake disc inner face poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake disc inner face poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,065 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,238 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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V882 XUB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V882 XUB, 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 V882 XUB registered?

V882 XUB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V882 XUB safe to buy?

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