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W103 PVK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,679 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 78,679 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,318 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,536 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,743 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,083 miles

Offside rear sill corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,063 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,063 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - inside edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - inside edge (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,648 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,161 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,031 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/ sill corroding

o/s/ drive shaft bent

o/s/ number plte light lens insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate in poor condition

heat sheild insecure

n/s/ sill corroding

o/s/ drive shaft bent

o/s/ number plte light lens insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,684 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,683 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

mil/lamp on all time

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,955 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 PVK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W103 PVK, 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 W103 PVK registered?

W103 PVK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W103 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 PVK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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