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V975 FLL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,061 mi
Last recorded110,061 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 FLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,061 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle one is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, the one that goes to the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished and slightly worn inside, ( manufacturer code 2611 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, getting corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, grease before axle hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,866 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak From gear box. ()

Central Lower Middle exhaust pipe mounting broken.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, the ones that have the hose for the caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play The link connection to steering rac. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Next wheel. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outside wall, it is too much worn all around and weakened. (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Lower Oil leak From gear box. ()

Central Lower Middle exhaust pipe mounting broken.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside, may be due steering play.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, the ones that have the hose for the caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,017 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 100,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,563 miles

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)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine lamp illumiated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,233 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 57,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,814 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,836 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,617 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low and perished

engine management light on / air bag light on

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

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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V975 FLL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V975 FLL, 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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V975 FLL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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