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V971 PNO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 PNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,368 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Corrosion on bodywork.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,056 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Corrosion on bodywork.

EML on.

O/S front indicator diffusion lens slightly damaged.

Slight damage to O/S rear floor.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 3 Jul 2016 89,050 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure light unit (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

EML light on

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

child seats fitted to rear.

engine oil level on minimum.

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges and worn low.

oil leak[s].

Pass 30 May 2015 75,591 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

tracking recomended

Fail 30 May 2015 75,591 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front 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 registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

tracking recomended

Pass 27 Apr 2014 66,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

engine management light on .

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,971 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine management light illuminated

front number plate cracked

fuel flap not locking

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine management light illuminated

front number plate cracked

fuel flap not locking

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,828 miles

engine management light illuminated

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,473 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,441 miles

n/s front tyre worn to indicator bars

n/s rear tyre worn to indicator bars

o/s front tyre worn & bald on inner edge & worn to legal limit

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,877 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

front discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,262 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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V971 PNO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V971 PNO, 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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What year was V971 PNO registered?

V971 PNO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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