MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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air bag light on
engine light on
n/s outer sill damaged / o/s outer sill damaged
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
engine light on
n/s outer sill damaged / o/s outer sill damaged
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
air bag light on
damage to outersills
play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts(with suspension hanging)
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in o/s inner trackrod joint
wipers split and starting to smear
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
damage to outersills
n/s/r tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall
play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts(with suspension hanging)
rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate marked/delaminating
slight play in o/s inner trackrod joint
wipers split and starting to smear
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
body work damage to nearside rear wheel arch noted
engine management light on
front number plate deterioration noted
nearside outer sill damage noted
offside front seat belt attachment cover missing
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
body work damage to nearside rear wheel arch noted
engine management light on
front number plate deterioration noted
nearside outer sill damage noted
offside front seat belt attachment cover missing
air bag light on
both rear tyres heavily perished
engine management light on
front number plate cracked
n/s/f outer sill damaged
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play n/s/f ball joint
Engine egm warning lamp on.
Front number plate cracked.
O/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.
Rear axle mount bushes slightly worn and causing slight movement.
Engine egm warning lamp on.
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
O/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.
Rear axle mount bushes slightly worn and causing slight movement.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear brakes binding slightly.
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W269 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 W269 DGC, 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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W269 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2000.
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