MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre perished
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
clutch is sliping
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
clutch is sliping
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front suspension looks to stit slightly low springs etc are all ok
on one occasion during test warning light on dash possible traction control illuminated ,abs light test sequence is ok and operates correct benifit given to presenter
slight oil leak at rear of gearbox
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front suspension looks to stit slightly low springs etc are all ok
on one occasion during test warning light on dash possible traction control illuminated ,abs light test sequence is ok and operates correct benifit given to presenter
slight oil leak at rear of gearbox
offside front seat belt stalk outer cover missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front seat belt stalk outer cover missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
both rear tyres worn low
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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V905 DMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V905 DMW, 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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V905 DMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2000.
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