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W201 BVW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 119,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear outer sill coroding

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,660 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear outer sill coroding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,433 miles

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

O/S/F Steering arm has slight play

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,950 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,422 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,063 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 53,063 miles

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

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

front/ rear number plates starting to discoluer

Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 42,863 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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W201 BVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W201 BVW, 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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W201 BVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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