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V977 DSM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,604 mi
Last recorded226,604 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 DSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 226,604 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 226,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 221,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 221,412 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 204,311 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken and corroded.

Chip in windscreen 'A' zone. (Borderline Pass)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 204,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken and corroded.

Chip in windscreen 'A' zone. (Borderline Pass)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside main beam not as bright as it should be.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 188,433 miles

Auxilliary belt perished and cracked.

Offside rear brake binding slightly and pads worn.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 188,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Auxilliary belt perished and cracked.

Offside rear brake binding slightly and pads worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 172,212 miles

Aux belt cracked and perished.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust centre bracket not fully supporting the exhaust.

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 172,212 miles

Aux belt cracked and perished.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust centre bracket not fully supporting the exhaust.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 152,397 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 138,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 138,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 118,633 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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V977 DSM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V977 DSM, 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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V977 DSM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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