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D4 OCH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 OCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,433 miles

wear in steering rack offside borderline

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,911 miles

wear in steering rack offside

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pad warning wire broken

Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pad warning wire broken

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S & O/S Sills damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2013 107,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S & O/S Sills damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2012 102,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ESP warning lamp illuminated

Front anti-roll bar bushings showing slight wear

Front index plate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slight perishing

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Slight play felt in offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ESP warning lamp illuminated

Front anti-roll bar bushings showing slight wear

Front index plate cracked

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slight perishing

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Slight play felt in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 88,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 81,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine under-tray missing.

N/S body sill damaged.

Oil weep from engine.

Rear brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Suspect starter motor noisy.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine under-tray missing.

N/S body sill damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil weep from engine.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 65,154 miles

Damage to screen outside swept area.

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,154 miles

Damage to screen outside swept area.

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D4 OCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D4 OCH, 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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D4 OCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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