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R16 MAJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 MAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,726 miles

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

advise front brake pads fitted wrong

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,721 miles

engine managment light on

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate cracked slightly

nsr tyre low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,113 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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R16 MAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R16 MAJ, 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 R16 MAJ registered?

R16 MAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is R16 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 MAJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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