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V218 MCS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 MCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,408 miles

both front outer sills bent + damaged slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2020 85,408 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp brackets weld split (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer sills bent + damaged slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,339 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,338 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,296 miles

Oil leak

rear axle bushes perishing but no excess movement

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,299 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,917 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advised both front cv boots show grease on outer side no holes appear at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,336 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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V218 MCS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V218 MCS, 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 V218 MCS registered?

V218 MCS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V218 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 MCS shows 18 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.

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