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T18 UGX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,113 mi
Last recorded38,113 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,113 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,096 miles

play in steering box. rear seat belts lap type.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,858 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,827 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

N/S/F WHEEL BINDING

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,667 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,083 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 31,083 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,111 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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T18 UGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T18 UGX, 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 T18 UGX registered?

T18 UGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is T18 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 UGX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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