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D5 MLY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,681 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust heat tray insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,681 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust heat tray insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,767 miles

n/s front track rod end has play

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,047 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,477 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,477 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,154 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,154 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 56,123 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,576 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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D5 MLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D5 MLY, 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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D5 MLY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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