MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Engine management light on.
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre inner edge is bald
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre inner edge is bald
Engine management light on.
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre inner edge is bald
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre inner edge is bald
EML light is on
Oil leak ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
EML light is on
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
engine management light on at time of test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
engine management light on at time of test
Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front indicator lens damaged and light faded
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside of vehicle on the o/s showing signs of possible fluid leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
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V983 DAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V983 DAO, 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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V983 DAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2000.
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