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V348 EDX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 EDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 101,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 97,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 93,847 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cms mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cms mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,386 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,324 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,324 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 82,275 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,248 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft signs of balance weight been rubbing on anti roll bar link

offside rear tyre cracking in tread & sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,729 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,511 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 53,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 44,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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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V348 EDX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V348 EDX, 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 V348 EDX registered?

V348 EDX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V348 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 EDX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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