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V130 EAP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 EAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 76,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 74,030 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,051 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,639 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,727 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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V130 EAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V130 EAP, 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 V130 EAP registered?

V130 EAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V130 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V130 EAP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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