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2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests37 (18 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

14,804 mi
Last recorded14,804 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 10W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 19 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 14,804 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front baulk head and scuttle panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.7mm, tyre is 12 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old, and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are 10 years old and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise, footbrake pedal travel

body work of vehicle taped in various places

exhaust system deteeriorated

n/s/f and o/s/r wing panels dented

spare wheel carrier corroded

underside of vehicle coated in sealer in places

Fail 4 May 2024 14,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front baulk head and scuttle panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.7mm, tyre is 12 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old, and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are 10 years old and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise, footbrake pedal travel

body work of vehicle taped in various places

exhaust system deteeriorated

n/s/f and o/s/r wing panels dented

spare wheel carrier corroded

underside of vehicle coated in sealer in places

Fail 8 Dec 2022 14,804 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s and n/s rear wing panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front baulkhead panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front scuttle panel corroded,, o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corroded in various places,, underside and body work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2,9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated recommend replace (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished, and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp outputs slightly reduced

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f wing panel dented

n/s/r inner wing panel corroded

n/s/r tail lens cracked,, recommend replace

o/s/r wing panel taped, roof taped, front bumper taped in places

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,688 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s centre and rear sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front baulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres look under inflated

front bumper, corroded, and taped

n/s/f wing panel dented

o/s and n/s headlamp intensities slightly reduced

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch panels corroded

o/s/r wing panel taped

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 12,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s centre and rear sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front baulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres look under inflated

front bumper, corroded, and taped

n/s/f wing panel dented

o/s and n/s headlamp intensities slightly reduced

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch panels corroded

o/s/r wing panel taped

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 8,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight deterioration of system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front baulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper corroded and taped

n/s/r wheel acrh/wing panel, minor corrosion

o/s and n/s headlamp output intensities, slightly reduced, o/s headlamp water condensation on lens

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel, slight corrosion

o/s/r wing panel/wheel arch, corroded and taped

Fail 19 Nov 2020 8,398 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not fixed (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper corroded

Horn not working properly sounds when moving steering (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in lense

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at joins (6.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 5,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s ands n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front baulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper corroded and taped

o/s and n/s headlamp output intensity slightly reduced

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel slightly corroded

o/s/r wing panel corroded and taped

Fail 3 Dec 2019 5,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front body members, baulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

front bumper corroded,,, taped

o/s and n/s headlamp output intensity slightly diminished

o/s parking brake performance is lower than the n/s

o/s/r inner wheel arch/wing panel slighty corroded

o/s/r wing panel corroded,,, taped

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front body members/baulhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise condition of sun visors

front bumper corroded and taped,, recommend replace

o/s/r wing panel corroded and taped

Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front body members/baulhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise condition of sun visors

front bumper corroded and taped,, recommend replace

o/s/r wing panel corroded and taped

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,993 miles

o/s/r wing panel corroded,, taped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened body (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front body members (2.2.C.1h)

advise, condition of sun visors,, o/s and n/s

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front,, recommend check (3.7.B.3)

front bumper taped

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 93,992 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover insecure (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened body (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front body members (2.2.C.1h)

advise, condition of sun visors,, o/s and n/s

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front.. recommend check (3.7.B.3)

front bumper taped

o/s/r wing panel corroded,, taped

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,348 miles

Oil leak minor ()

drivers sun visor slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front bumper, taped up

o/s rear wing panel corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 87,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated and loose (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/80/15 t (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Oil leak minor ()

advise, handbrake travel

drivers sun visor slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front bumper, taped up

o/s rear wing panel corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly devoid of tread on inner edge, 2mm in place,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

front bumper slightly deteriorated/corroded

offside rear wing panel slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly devoid of tread on inner edge, 2mm in place,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

front bumper slightly deteriorated/corroded

offside rear wing panel slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,192 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in os headlamp--pattern weak

front bumper corroded--taped

gearbox weak

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,192 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in os headlamp--pattern weak

front bumper corroded--taped

gearbox weak

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,665 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,273 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 60,273 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,598 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,588 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 44,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre perished

near side front tyre tread inner and outer edges wearing low

near sude rear tyre perished

noise detected whilst rotating off side rear wheel (not suspected bearing rough)

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,644 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 31,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,541 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 20,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 17,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,572 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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BUG 10W is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 BUG 10W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUG 10W?

You can check the full history of BUG 10W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BUG 10W registered?

BUG 10W is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is BUG 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUG 10W shows 37 tests with a 48.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUG 10W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BUG 10W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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