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F26 ORA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,260 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,028 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 47,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,879 miles

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,650 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,242 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

oil leak/gearbox

several areas of corrosion on underside and underside suspension components

some cracking on sidewalls on both front and offside rear tyres

some play in offside front inner tie rod inner joint

Fail 4 Jul 2017 43,239 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak/gearbox

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside and underside suspension components

some cracking on sidewalls on both front and offside rear tyres

some play in offside front inner tie rod inner joint

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,952 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2015 39,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

oil leak (gearbox)

slight play o\s\f inner steering end

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,573 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,025 miles

E M L on

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front lower wish bone rear bush splitting from bonding

Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,022 miles

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

E M L on

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracked/perished/worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,144 miles

Both front and o\s\r tyres are splitting and perished around tread

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,511 miles

play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,876 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,828 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,882 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

Pass 30 Jun 2005 17,327 miles

asprevious sheet

Fail 30 Jun 2005 17,327 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

both front tyres tread low

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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F26 ORA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F26 ORA, 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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What year was F26 ORA registered?

F26 ORA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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The MOT history for F26 ORA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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