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V950 NRH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 NRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill at front hold (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill at front hold (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014
Fail 3 Oct 2014

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baffles loose in front exhaust cat pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2013

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2013

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)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012
Pass 16 Sep 2011

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 109,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,605 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2009 103,603 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

engine light on

offside front door hindge broken

Fail 23 Oct 2008 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

engine light on

offside front door hindge broken

Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,359 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 81,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 80,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,777 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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V950 NRH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V950 NRH, 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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V950 NRH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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