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W224 YBD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,313 mi
Last recorded77,313 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,313 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened suspension front top mounts play . lift (2.4.F.1c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 77,314 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bonded bush seperated (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bonded bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel long travel on park brake lever + imbalance low on o/s (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,017 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,017 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,934 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre has splits on the tyre shoulder and is worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,479 miles

near side and off side rear tyres low tread

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,479 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

play in steering tie rod inner ball joint nearside front

Pass 9 May 2011 57,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 57,616 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 45,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,887 miles

front tyres worn on edge

right rear brake sticking on

Fail 31 May 2006 32,887 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

right rear brake sticking on

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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W224 YBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W224 YBD, 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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W224 YBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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