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V961 DBR

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,203 mi
Last recorded125,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 DBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,240 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,856 miles

Airbag warning light is on

Engine management light is on

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

Offside and nearside sill heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Airbag warning light is on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine management light is on

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

Offside and nearside sill heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,114 miles

airbag light is on

engine management light is on

n/s/front sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

airbag light is on

engine management light is on

n/s/front sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,935 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 76,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,922 miles

air bag light on!!!!

e/m/l light on

n/s/f door mirror slight crack!!!!

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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V961 DBR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V961 DBR, 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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V961 DBR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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