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R60 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,838 mi
Last recorded123,838 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2023 123,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,472 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner rack end

Fail 13 Apr 2022 120,470 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 19 Apr 2021 117,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,930 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 113,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,397 miles

anti roll bar bushes pass and advise

Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,966 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,801 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,757 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,399 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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R60 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R60 BUG, 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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R60 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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