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OSL 820

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 820
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,604 miles

slight play in the front king pin bearings

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,518 miles

slight play in the king pin on the nearside front

slight play in the offside front steering box

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,005 miles

Offside front tyre splitting on outer tread sidewall

Rear brake backplates damp with oil

Slight play in steering box shaft to drop link

slight play from nearside front kingpin.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 78,791 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on upper sidewalls

slight play in steering box shaft to drop link.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 78,363 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,934 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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OSL 820 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OSL 820, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSL 820?

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What year was OSL 820 registered?

OSL 820 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is OSL 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 820 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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