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V303 ETY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,859 mi
Last recorded130,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 123,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 117,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light showing on dash

slight lift to front suspension top mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2011 109,886 miles

front brake imbalance just within 25%

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 109,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake imbalance just within 25%

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,552 miles

brake warning light showing on dash

damage to offside outer sill

offside front top suspension mounting showing free play; becoming excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,826 miles

DAMAGE ALONG BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 95,822 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE ALONG BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS.

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,216 miles

BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS ARE DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2007 75,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 117,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,169 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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V303 ETY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V303 ETY, 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 V303 ETY registered?

V303 ETY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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