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W223 YAL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,287 mi
Last recorded103,287 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 YAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,287 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded in three placers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexi pipes cracking & perished

Both front tyres worn edges

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak - Signs of Radiator

Engine & gear box oil leak

Front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre perished sidewall, worn and out of shape

Rear coil springs corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,347 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

gear box oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 99,347 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

gear box oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,272 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine light on

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,272 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine light on

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 93,608 miles

Engine light on

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge and close to legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,345 miles

engine light on at time of test

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on at time of test

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on outter edge

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on outter edge

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,896 miles

Oil leak

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly perished

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly perished

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,869 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,869 miles

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 77,045 miles

Brake disc's are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 75,442 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake are slightly binding

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,442 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake are slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,532 miles

advise nearside accident damage

Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside accident damage

Pass 30 May 2008 56,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,343 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,058 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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W223 YAL 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 W223 YAL, 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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W223 YAL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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