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TCZ 9879

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 9879
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,310 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,212 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Non-standard wheels fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,079 miles

Non-standard wheels fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,079 miles

Non-standard wheels fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,426 miles

air bag light on

centre exh mount det

eng mang light on

n/s/front wheel rim dam.

o/s/f A.R.B pivot bush slight play

o/s/r tyre chunck out

slight play in rack

Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag warning light on

centre exh mount deteriarating

engine management light on

n/s/front wheel rim damaged

o/s/front A.R.B. pivot bush has slight play

o/s/rear tyre has a chunk out

slight play in rack

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,014 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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TCZ 9879 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 TCZ 9879, 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 TCZ 9879?

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What year was TCZ 9879 registered?

TCZ 9879 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is TCZ 9879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 9879 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.

Does TCZ 9879 have outstanding finance?

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