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H16 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Covers and trays fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Engine management light on indicating possible fault

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small corrosion damage to off side rear wheel arch but not affecting steering/braking or prescribed areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 112,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Covers and trays fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Engine management light on indicating possible fault

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small corrosion damage to off side rear wheel arch but not affecting steering/braking or prescribed areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,002 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,845 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 93,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,116 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,115 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,346 miles

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

front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,189 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,494 miles

steering rack play to offside

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,131 miles

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

steering rear play to offside

Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,947 miles

streering rack play to offside

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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H16 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H16 BUG, 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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H16 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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