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B17 SDW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,015 mi
Last recorded120,015 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,644 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged minor side wall damage.both front road wheels have minor damage outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn unevenly, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 111,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged minor side wall damage.both front road wheels have minor damage outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn unevenly, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat inside rattles

Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat inside rattles

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 99,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,941 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 75,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine light on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,796 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,358 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,989 miles

Boot intermittently not holding closed.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,989 miles

Boot intermittently not holding closed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 53,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner edge wear rear tyres.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,897 miles

inner edge wear rear tyres.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,207 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,687 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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B17 SDW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B17 SDW, 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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B17 SDW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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