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B20 RAO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

166,781 mi
Last recorded166,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 166,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 166,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 166,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 165,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 165,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 162,865 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2021 162,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 160,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 157,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 154,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 154,958 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake arm (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 153,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 146,257 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 145,981 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 8 Oct 2011 131,746 miles

ESP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED VARIOUS LOOSE WIRES BEHIND FRONT BUMPER

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,364 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 108,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,164 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 100,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in nearside steering

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre loosing shape

offside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,082 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 78,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 64,872 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 64,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to off side outer sill

play in steering rack,near side.

uneven wear,near side rear tyre tread

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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B20 RAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 B20 RAO, 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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B20 RAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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