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V299 CRP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 CRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 129,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 129,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 123,966 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 123,966 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,233 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 118,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,761 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in N/S/F Inner track rod end

Fail 18 Apr 2013 112,761 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in N/S/F Inner track rod end

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,894 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 106,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 96,070 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

damage to both outer sills

exhaust corroded

movement in nearside steering arm

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge and perished advise replacment

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded and worn

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Mar 2010 96,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

damage to both outer sills

exhaust corroded

movement in nearside steering arm

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge and perished advise replacment

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded and worn

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,913 miles

exhaust corroded

movement in steering

oil leaks

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,120 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links rubbers perrished ( advise replacement )

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

near side front tyre close to legal limit and heavily perrished ( advise replacement )

off side rear tyre heavily perrished ( advise replacement )

oil leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2008 80,120 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop links rubbers perrished ( advise replacement )

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

near side front tyre close to legal limit and heavily perrished ( advise replacement )

off side rear tyre heavily perrished ( advise replacement )

oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 71,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,876 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

off side front wiper blade split at edges advise replace

rear discs corroded

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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V299 CRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V299 CRP, 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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V299 CRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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