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V909 HEB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,706 mi
Last recorded73,706 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 73,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 71,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,201 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 67,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,332 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 51,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

boot does not shut

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,725 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,725 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,999 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,538 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mgt light on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mgt light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,792 miles

Coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,047 miles

EML displayed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on edges and sidewall

Offside wiper blade is juddery

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,482 miles

Eml light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,678 miles

Both rear springs are corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,379 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,370 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,709 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Registration Plate cracked.

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,709 miles

Front Registration Plate cracked.

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,829 miles

Front Registration Plate damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,149 miles

ghosted number plates fitted at time of test

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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V909 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V909 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 V909 HEB registered?

V909 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V909 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V909 HEB shows 27 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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