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PA03 EKD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,979 mi
Last recorded148,979 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 EKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 148,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 147,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 140,016 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 140,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 129,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,769 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to o/s sill

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,769 miles

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

damage to o/s sill

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,421 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear tyre inner side wall slight damage not to canvas at time of test may need replacing in future

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,403 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,561 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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PA03 EKD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PA03 EKD, 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 PA03 EKD registered?

PA03 EKD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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