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Q761PVL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,542 mi
Last recorded5,542 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ761PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,542 miles

Body and chassis covered in thick paint

Front brake grabbing slightly

Front brake travel poor

Front tyre perrished and cracking

Gain weight cert for next year

Handbrake slightly out of balance, Nearside working better

Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,464 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 5,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front wheel is binding slightly.

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Oct 2006 5,463 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

exhaust tail pipes protrude past rear of trike

various sharp edges on vehicle not caused by damage or corrosion,but could cause injury.

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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Q761PVL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q761PVL, 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

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What year was Q761PVL registered?

Q761PVL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is Q761PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q761PVL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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