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W231 ULX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,454 mi
Last recorded93,454 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 ULX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,325 miles

EML light on

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,765 miles

EML On

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,441 miles

EML On

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,677 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reversing light/s inoperative

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,124 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass starting too affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lights NOT working

Stupid eye lashes fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,470 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S outer sill damaged

N/S/R Tyre feathering on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)

Reversing light/s not working

Steel wheel fitted @ time of test

Steel wheel fitted @ time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2017 72,470 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S outer sill damaged

N/S/R Tyre feathering on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" Blade fitted (8.2.2)

Reversing light/s not working

Steel wheel fitted @ time of test

Steel wheel fitted @ time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,886 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush splitting

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge but just legal

play in both sides of steering rack

rear brake discs corroding (lack of use) but performances ok

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poss bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on

front brake discs surface corroded may need replacing with pad

n/s/f wishbone bush splitting

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge but just legal

play in both sides of steering rack

rear brake discs corroding (lack of use) but performances ok

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,871 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,292 miles

advice rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,310 miles

advice rear number plate

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 39,356 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,606 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,244 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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W231 ULX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W231 ULX, 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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W231 ULX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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