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W233 YDS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 YDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 125,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lowering springs fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 125,279 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lowering springs fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 121,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lowering springs fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 121,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lowering springs fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front BRAKE PAD 80% WORN

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F STEERING RACK

Fail 17 May 2016 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front BRAKE PAD 80% WORN

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 19 May 2015 103,722 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2015 103,722 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 100,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,812 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust support bracket loose

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust support bracket adrift from pipe,security not affected

Pass 2 May 2011 86,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 80,112 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 80,112 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 May 2009 71,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate cracked

off side rear number plate lamp lense broken

Fail 8 May 2008 62,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate cracked

off side rear number plate lamp lense broken

Pass 9 May 2007 54,051 miles

esp warning light on

Pass 10 May 2006 42,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W233 YDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W233 YDS, 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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W233 YDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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