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URM 337X

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 337X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 101,908 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 101,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 May 2017 95,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 95,003 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 92,188 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 92,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,174 miles

Advise Engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2012 83,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Advise Engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,541 miles

offside rear tyre has several deep cuts and cracked and perished

Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has several deep cuts and cracked and perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,493 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play in anti-roll bar bushes

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,958 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 62,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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URM 337X is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 URM 337X, 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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What year was URM 337X registered?

URM 337X is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is URM 337X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URM 337X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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