MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine mang light on
play in n/s steering rack ends
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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine mang light on
play in n/s steering rack ends
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Engine management light on.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Corrossion forming offside & nearside inner sills
EML on
Many deep cuts to nearside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre low on pressure
Offside & nearside front tyres bald on inner edge
Offside & nearside rear coil springs corroded
Oil dip stick tube broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Corrossion forming offside & nearside inner sills
EML on
Many deep cuts to nearside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre low on pressure
Offside & nearside front tyres bald on inner edge
Offside & nearside rear coil springs corroded
Oil dip stick tube broken
Offside front and nearside front tyres worn smooth to inner edges but not exposing ply or cords
Oil leak
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroded
Offside front and nearside front tyres worn smooth to inner edges but not exposing ply or cords
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)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear brake discs badly corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Unable to assess rear wheel bearings due to brake bind
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres feathering on the edges
centre exhaust mounting broken
o/s/f windscreen wiper not clearing screen
o/s/r brake binding on slightly
various minor chips in windscreen
various minor cuts in both rear tyres
rear axle bushes bonding coming apart
center exhaust bracket broken
rear axle bushes seperating
rear wheels binding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust centre bracket broken
rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn
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W227 VGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W227 VGU, 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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W227 VGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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