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W269 UVJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,233 mi
Last recorded134,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 UVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 134,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrel slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2018 131,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrel slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 128,959 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,878 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 108,866 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,835 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,961 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 93,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 93,577 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 23 May 2011 93,577 miles

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

centre exhaust welds broken but weight still supported

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2009 82,772 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates lamination fault.........

Pass 13 May 2008 73,458 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm on inner edge.

Front/Rear number plates slightly discoloured.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,653 miles

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

Oil leak

frfront and rear no. plates watermarked

Pass 8 Feb 2006

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

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

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

number plates watermarked

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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W269 UVJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVJ, 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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What year was W269 UVJ registered?

W269 UVJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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