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V896 HEB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 79,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has a very slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2020 79,654 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear shock casing heavily corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack inner joints corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,020 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

lower engine mounting has slight play

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,094 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner cv boot replace a.s.a.p. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,094 miles

Offside rear brake binding ADVISE STRIP AND CLEAN DISC'S AND PADS LOOK OK (3.7.B.1)

Nearside WIPER NOISY SLIGHT PLAY IN ARM PIVOT PIN ADVISE NEW ARM AND BLADE

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,298 miles

front discs rusted on faces of discs.

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge.

o/s/r rear brake slightly binding.

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

power steering pipe and pump weeping.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,653 miles

crack in zone b of windscreen.

main power sreering pipe flexy leaking advise to replace.

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tyre advise replacement.

power steering pump leaking advise to replace.

wipers smearing.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,376 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SURPORT NOT FULLY SURPORTING PIPE FIT CLIP TO FIX

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,372 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SURPORT NOT FULLY SURPORTING PIPE FIT CLIP TO FIX

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,819 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,819 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

both wipers worn

engine management light on ,emissions ok.esp light on.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,640 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside window drops on its own

Rear axle bushes split

Reverse light is broken

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,450 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 34,450 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,323 miles

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

slight brake bind to rear

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,323 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight brake bind to rear

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,787 miles

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

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

nsf seat side dirty

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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V896 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V896 HEB, 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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V896 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 February 2000.

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