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W153 YRV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 YRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,580 miles

Long travel on foot brake.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 107,580 miles

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

Long travel on foot brake.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,150 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside outer sill and offside rear bumper

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread worn very low on outer edge (recommend replacement)

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

front number plate in poor condition

rear bumper insecure

slight deterioration in rear axle beam bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

damage to nearside outer sill

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside tyres generally worn on outer edges

damage to nearside outer sill

engine check lamp on

slight deterioration in both rear axle beam bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside tyres generally worn on outer edges

damage to nearside outer sill

engine check lamp on

slight deterioration in both rear axle beam bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,270 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 48,425 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,175 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W153 YRV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W153 YRV, 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 W153 YRV registered?

W153 YRV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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