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W103 PCD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 PCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015
Fail 16 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 134,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 134,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 134,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing on the edges

exhaust clamps corroded

offside rear. tyre inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing on the edges

exhaust clamps corroded

offside rear. tyre inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2012 129,256 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

11% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag indicating fault warning lamp showing on dash display advise repair

esp electronic stability program warning lamp showing on dash display indicating fault advise repair

Pass 2 Nov 2011 117,225 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 117,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 90,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,532 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 71,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 67,126 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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W103 PCD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W103 PCD, 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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W103 PCD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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