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V162 MRO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 MRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,883 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,429 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 52,429 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,336 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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V162 MRO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V162 MRO, 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 V162 MRO registered?

V162 MRO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V162 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V162 MRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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