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V363 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,218 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 123,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion and deterioration to exhaust centre mounting

small section of ns rear coil spring missing but still seated correctly

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

wear to both rear axle main pivot bushes,ns more so

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 102,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,292 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated in places

Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,171 miles

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

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

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

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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V363 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V363 SJO, 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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V363 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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