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V899 HEB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,203 mi
Last recorded135,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer body sill excessively corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 135,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer body sill excessively corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 130,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 130,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,760 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,291 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,152 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,152 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine fault light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,308 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bush worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,873 miles

Nearside front inner disc face pitted

Offside front inner disc face pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 76,620 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,895 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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V899 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V899 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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What year was V899 HEB registered?

V899 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V899 HEB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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