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W214 UMX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 UMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,793 miles

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

Offside number plate light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

play in steering joint on limit

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside number plate light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

play in steering joint on limit

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside drive shaft gaiter perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to outer sills

engine misfire

play in steering joints

Fail 11 Nov 2019 111,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside drive shaft gaiter perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to outer sills

engine misfire

play in steering joints

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,062 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,060 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,272 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 89,742 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear no plate deteriortating

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,875 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

front no plate damaged

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2009 71,946 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted

Fail 2 May 2009 71,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 61,952 miles

N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 43,224 miles

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

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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W214 UMX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W214 UMX, 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 W214 UMX registered?

W214 UMX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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