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V983 DAO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,805 mi
Last recorded136,805 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 DAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 136,805 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 136,805 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 130,573 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 130,573 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 123,978 miles

EML light is on

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 123,978 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 117,845 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 109,557 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 109,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 84,873 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,516 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,778 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 59,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 42,760 miles

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)

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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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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What year was V983 DAO registered?

V983 DAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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