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W241 VLY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear getting down

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall staring to perish

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,531 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine MIL staying on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,109 miles

SRS warning lamp staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in nearside front tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SRS warning lamp staying on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in nearside front tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,559 miles

Airbag light on

Centre exhaust mount broken - still fully supported

Oil leak

Wipers poor

n/s/f flexi hose perished

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

o/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Airbag light on

Brake warning light on

Centre exhaust mount broken - still fully supported

Engine management light on

Front discs have a wear lip

Front pads low

Oil leak

Wipers poor

n/s/f disc well pitted

n/s/f flexi hose perished

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

o/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,436 miles

Airbag light on

Brake warning light on

Centre exhaust has a mounting broken but exhaust still fully supported

Front discs have a wear lip

Front pads getting low

Slight gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre well worn on outer edges

o/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 93,413 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light on

Bind to n/s/r brake on limit

Brake warning light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust has a mounting broken but exhaust still fully supported

Front discs have a wear lip

Front pads getting low

Front tyre pressures look low

Rear discs well pitted

Slight gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre well worn on outer edges

o/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 80,033 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 55,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 55,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W241 VLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W241 VLY, 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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W241 VLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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