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V96 LDE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,213 mi
Last recorded171,213 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 171,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 163,457 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 163,457 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,545 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,176 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 143,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear hand brake not fully returned to the stop

Fail 4 Sep 2013 130,471 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear hand brake not fully returned to the stop

Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r park barke not returned top its stop

Fail 3 Sep 2012 125,172 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r park barke not returned top its stop

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,656 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc worn

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 119,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc worn

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,875 miles

stonechip in windscreen zone "b" within limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,782 miles

engine light on. stonechip in windscreen zone "b" within limits.damage to both front outer sills. heavy play in rear beam axle front bushes.

wear on inside edges of both front tyres. slight play in both front anti-roll bar inner mounting bushes.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 90,260 miles

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour. damage to both front sills. engine light on.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,730 miles

* SLIGHT FLUX FROM N/S/F SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 59,737 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 59,737 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V96 LDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V96 LDE, 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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V96 LDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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