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V298 FEU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,224 mi
Last recorded105,224 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 FEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,298 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2011 48,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2010 43,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,290 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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V298 FEU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V298 FEU, 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 V298 FEU registered?

V298 FEU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V298 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 FEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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