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2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,447 mi
Last recorded139,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 BAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,447 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 139,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 139,447 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 131,379 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 131,379 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 124,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 118,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 115,065 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 110,197 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 110,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,233 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2010 107,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,008 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 10,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 72,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 57,389 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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V97 BAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 V97 BAN, 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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V97 BAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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