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V262 MGO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 65,823 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road More than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 60,917 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light displayed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 58,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,813 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2017 53,813 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,992 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split in treads 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split in treads 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 48,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,118 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,292 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,292 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,829 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,603 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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V262 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V262 MGO, 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 V262 MGO registered?

V262 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V262 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V262 MGO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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