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X683 WNU

2000 Volkswagen Bettle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bettle71,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX683 WNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 116,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,339 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 106,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 99,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2009 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 84,264 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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X683 WNU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bettle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 71,956 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X683 WNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X683 WNU is a 2000 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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