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VHZ 1601

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

124,917 mi
Last recorded124,917 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 1601
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,917 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Feul tank strapper corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,497 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres age cracking

corrosion both inner and out sills

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,401 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,398 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

traction control light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable inner rack arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

rear box sections require welding to support beam for pick up section

traction control light on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,360 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 106,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 106,333 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 101,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear sill area has a repair. appears sound.

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear sill area has a repair. appears sound.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 96,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrosion on front disc edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,090 miles

surface corrosion on front disc edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Fail 31 Aug 2010 88,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,675 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,121 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,120 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 57,157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 57,157 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VHZ 1601 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 VHZ 1601, 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 VHZ 1601 registered?

VHZ 1601 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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