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R400 ELW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 116,307 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heat shields loose

missfire on engine

Fail 15 May 2015 116,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heat shields loose

missfire on engine

Pass 17 May 2014 116,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 111,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 97,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,974 miles

code light on front indicators loosing couler creak on o/s front pads creak on n/s front lower arm rear bush

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,738 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,218 miles

front and rear brake pad linning thickness low

front tyre tread depths getting low

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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R400 ELW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R400 ELW, 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 R400 ELW registered?

R400 ELW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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