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Q239UTG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,108 mi
Last recorded24,108 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ239UTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,108 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 24,079 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S rear tyre Small cracks on wall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,652 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,594 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,514 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 23,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,208 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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Q239UTG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q239UTG, 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 Q239UTG registered?

Q239UTG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is Q239UTG safe to buy?

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