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W21 SEG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,461 mi
Last recorded142,461 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,090 miles

Both rear subframe mount bushes perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Screw in tread osr tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2018 142,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear subframe mount bushes perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Screw in tread osr tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2017 137,985 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 137,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and 2 nails

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine warning light on dash

front brake discs slightly pitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight movement in rear axle bushes

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 22 Apr 2016 133,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine warning light on dash

front brake discs slightly pitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight movement in rear axle bushes

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,241 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

Brakes ; rear brake pads appear low ?

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostic check

Engine ; evidence of coolant leak at rear of engine & o/s of radiator

Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached

Steering ; P.A.S. pipe corroded at n/s of engine bay

Steering ; n/s & o/s steering arms have play at inner joints

Suspension ; o/s/r coil spring corroded

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views ( n/s/f wheel trim missing )

Fail 21 Apr 2015 129,241 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

Brakes ; rear brake pads appear low ?

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostic check

Engine ; evidence of coolant leak at rear of engine & o/s of radiator

Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached

Steering ; P.A.S. pipe corroded at n/s of engine bay

Steering ; n/s & o/s steering arms have play at inner joints

Suspension ; o/s/r coil spring corroded

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views ( n/s/f wheel trim missing )

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,325 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached

Note ; both of the above can cause uneven tyre wear

Note ; evidence of coolant leak at rear of engine

Steering ; slight play n/s steering arm inner joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f strut top mounts worn

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views , n/s/f missing

Fail 12 Apr 2014 124,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,342 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 118,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

airbag light on.

offside outer sill slight damage.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 113,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

airbag light on.

offside outer sill slight damage.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside number plate light slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 103,759 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,759 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,469 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 92,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,793 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,467 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s door mirror broken

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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W21 SEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W21 SEG, 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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W21 SEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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