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V959 DAA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,441 mi
Last recorded96,441 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,441 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

vehicle full of water

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,142 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,370 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 88,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 85,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,466 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

parking brake weak

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside

Fail 12 Nov 2015 80,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

parking brake weak

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside c v gaiter pin holed

Fail 11 Nov 2013 70,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside c v gaiter pin holed

Nearside tyre under inflated and generally perished

Rear brake pads worn unevenly, offside low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,703 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,850 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,907 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,271 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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V959 DAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V959 DAA, 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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V959 DAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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