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RIPLS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

15,620 mi
Last recorded15,620 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIPLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2006 15,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RIPLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 RIPLS, 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

How do I check the history of RIPLS?

You can check the full history of RIPLS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIPLS registered?

RIPLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is RIPLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIPLS shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIPLS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RIPLS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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