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V989 DNE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,777 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads bald on inner edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 90,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eng man light on [[[cluch slipping

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front nearside offside tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear nearside offside axle bushes deteriorated

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coatings

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

The offside rear tyre tread is wearing unevenly on its inner edge

The rear brake discs are becoming corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,816 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

rear nearside offside axle bushes perished and worn

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes becoming corroded under coatings

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,341 miles

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

front and rear nearside offside brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn

rear nearside offside axle bushes worn and perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,389 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear offside tyre tread becoming worn, and becoming perished

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,078 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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V989 DNE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V989 DNE, 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 V989 DNE registered?

V989 DNE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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