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V891 CVV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,720 mi
Last recorded135,720 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,720 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 135,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,817 miles

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,229 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,506 miles

engine has possible water leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 117,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,448 miles

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

nsr brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 116,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 113,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,026 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 110,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

CHIP IN SCREEN==REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING==PLAY IN FR STRUT TOP,BEARINGS==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==

Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,155 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 103,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CAM BELT HISTORY==RIB BELT BADLY CRACKED==

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES BADLY SPLIT RECC REPLACE

Pass 11 Dec 2007 98,981 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

fuel filter starting to corrode

number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 95,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,536 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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V891 CVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V891 CVV, 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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V891 CVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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