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W107 VLG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,287 mi
Last recorded152,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW107 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 152,287 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 149,202 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 149,199 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,193 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split and perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

both rear shocks getting weak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 144,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,471 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 140,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 140,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear disc's corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 116,581 miles

front suspension subframe has been grounded at som point and n/s/f lower track control arm rubs on it when on full travel

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,356 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 110,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,002 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,599 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,966 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,068 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 76,896 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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W107 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W107 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 W107 VLG registered?

W107 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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