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W108 TYC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,764 mi
Last recorded122,764 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 TYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged worn on edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic tray in nearside front wheel arch loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Nov 2020 122,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged worn on edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic tray in nearside front wheel arch loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,142 miles

o/s/r sill corodded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,098 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r sill corodded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,580 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively calliper hand brake leaver sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 111,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively calliper hand brake leaver sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 102,278 miles

E.M.L on

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 102,277 miles

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

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

E.M.L on

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks

Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,064 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracks

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,812 miles

Dash board warning lamps illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,812 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear tyre rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

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

Dash board warning lamps illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,032 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

eng man light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,055 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

mil light on

slight buckle to near side front alloy

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,922 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,807 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,677 miles

engine management light on

rear brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,946 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,625 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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W108 TYC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W108 TYC, 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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W108 TYC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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