CarVerify

Free Car Check

V990 YFW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,692 mi
Last recorded109,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 109,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,236 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 89,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 89,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 77,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,763 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,762 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 62,919 miles

o/s rear number plate light broken

Pass 30 May 2008 58,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,487 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,487 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,581 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 39,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear wheel bearings not checked due to rear brakes binding

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V990 YFW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V990 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V990 YFW?

You can check the full history of V990 YFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V990 YFW registered?

V990 YFW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V990 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V990 YFW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V990 YFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V990 YFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.