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W221 YTM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,491 mi
Last recorded110,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 YTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 107,141 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 107,141 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 105,145 miles

EML ON

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 100,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 97,141 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 97,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 96,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

service light on

Pass 30 May 2012 90,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken,

Pass 31 May 2011 80,606 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 80,606 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 63,846 miles

both rear radius arm bushes splitting

crack in front number plate

offside rear tyre cracking around tread area

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 63,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear radius arm bushes splitting

crack in front number plate

offside rear tyre cracking around tread area

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 55,729 miles

both front tyres starting to wear around inner edges

nearside front lower arm bush splitting

Fail 5 May 2009 55,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres starting to wear around inner edges

nearside front lower arm bush splitting

Pass 8 May 2008 51,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 50,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,613 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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W221 YTM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W221 YTM, 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 W221 YTM registered?

W221 YTM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W221 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 YTM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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