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V93 ECB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV93 ECB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 159,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 159,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s & n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 149,310 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres very close to legal limits

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 149,305 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres very close to legal limits

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,985 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,403 miles

Rear brake discs, corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 106,424 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 106,424 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,718 miles

Front number plate, damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,276 miles

Rear brake discs,corroded. Front number plate,poor condition. Wiper blades,poor wipe.

Pass 28 May 2010

Front wiper blades, poor wipe. Front brake discs, starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,847 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 62,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 62,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 61,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,536 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 56,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 55,898 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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V93 ECB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V93 ECB, 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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V93 ECB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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