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W104 VLG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,841 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 145,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,180 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 132,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 132,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 126,438 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 126,438 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 119,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 119,661 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 18 May 2016 112,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 112,795 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 107,079 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 107,079 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,807 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs ridged worn inner faces o/s/r n/s/r tyre treads worn uneven inner edges PAS puipe damp o/s/r n/s/r coil springs rusty

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes o/s/f outer c/v boot badly perished o/s/f n/s/f strut gaiters split n/s headlamp on min aim

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,662 miles

o/s/r n/s/r coil springs rusty front brake discs ridged o/s/f n/s/f strut gaiters split corrosion exhaust brackets rusty o/s/r n/s/r tyre treads worn uneven inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,292 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 93,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 93,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 81,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 70,333 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 62,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,152 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 52,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W104 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W104 VLG, 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 W104 VLG registered?

W104 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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