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SDZ 4442

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 4442
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 109,339 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,331 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,772 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,129 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,129 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil on minimum...

offside rear tyre on 3mm...

Pass 28 Feb 2009 80,498 miles

near-side and off-side rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated and splitting

slight wear in the off-side steering track rod arm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,982 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 66,743 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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SDZ 4442 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDZ 4442, 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 SDZ 4442 registered?

SDZ 4442 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is SDZ 4442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDZ 4442 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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