MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak from sump bung
engine oil on minimum level
o/s/r caliper hand brake lever partically on
o/s/r tyre heavily cracked in sidewall/tread but no cords exposed
rear number plate discoloured
scoring to front brake discs faces
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine oil leak from sump bung
engine oil on minimum level
o/s/r caliper hand brake lever partically on
o/s/r tyre heavily cracked in sidewall/tread but no cords exposed
rear number plate discoloured
scoring to front brake discs faces
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate cracked
o/s/r tyre outer side wall splitting
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre side walls perishing
wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nail in tyre
rear number plate deteriating
very slight cracking to n/s/f tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 BEM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A18 BEM, 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 A18 BEM registered?
A18 BEM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.
Is A18 BEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 BEM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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