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V919 DMW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,144 mi
Last recorded158,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV919 DMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 158,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 137,398 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam / trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 137,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam / trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

os parking brake low performance

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,051 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,047 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 92,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,060 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,281 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,864 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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V919 DMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V919 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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V919 DMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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