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W204 SNV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 126,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cut

Pass 27 Jul 2016
Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,123 miles

Exhaust has a rattle and is deteriorated

N/S/F foglight not working

O/S/R axle bush not aligned with axle

O/S/R slight brake bind

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,067 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 116,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,083 miles

Front tyres cracking and splitting

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres cracking and splitting

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 113,297 miles

Alternator belt cracking. Front anti roll bar links worn. N/s front tyre has sidwall damage. O/s front tyre has cracking in the tread area.

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

Front wheels and tyre run close to the suspension struts.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,297 miles

Alternator belt cracking. Front anti roll bar links worn. N/s front tyre has sidwall damage. O/s front tyre has cracking in the tread area.

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

Front wheels and tyre run close to the suspension struts.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 108,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,885 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 74,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,619 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Needs alignment as N/S/F tyre is bald on the inside edge (205/55wr16)

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

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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W204 SNV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W204 SNV, 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 W204 SNV registered?

W204 SNV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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