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W234 BNA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 123,316 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 123,316 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front lower inner bushes have some movement

o/s/r handbrake lever on brake caliper not returning fully

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2013 100,446 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower inner bushes have some movement

o/s/r handbrake lever on brake caliper not returning fully

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,680 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 3 Sep 2011 83,680 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,506 miles

airbag warning light on

ecu light staying on

front airbags have been deployed

Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light staying on

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,113 miles

air bags have gone off

Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,113 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bags have gone off

Pass 30 May 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,424 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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W234 BNA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W234 BNA, 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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W234 BNA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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