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V114 RCX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

30,176 mi
Last recorded30,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV114 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 30,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 29,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 27,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 26,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 24,840 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 24,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 23,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 23,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 21,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 17,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 16,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 16,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 16,736 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 16,200 miles

traction control light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,822 miles

traction control light on

Fail 19 Jan 2016 15,822 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure broken also (6.3.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 11,720 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 10,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 10,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,370 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,432 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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V114 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V114 RCX, 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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V114 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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