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V902 PHK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,146 mi
Last recorded82,146 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,146 miles

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

o/s front steering inner rack end play

Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,738 miles

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

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s front steering inner rack end play

outer wall of n/s front tyre worn/scrubbed

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,555 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,504 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers loose on underside of vehicle both sides

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,320 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,201 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,165 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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V902 PHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V902 PHK, 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 V902 PHK registered?

V902 PHK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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