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V377 EJT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 EJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 93,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,951 miles

centre exhaust mount is broken

centre stop light is not working

nearside front indicator lens is damaged

nearside front tyre tread is low and worn on the edges

nearside number plate light lens is missing

offside drive shaft oil seal is leaking

offside front lower arm rear bush is split and weak

offside front tyre tread is low and worn on edges

rear number plate is deteriorated and close to a failure

screen is chipped

Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre exhaust mount is broken

centre stop light is not working

nearside front indicator lens is damaged

nearside front tyre tread is low and worn on the edges

nearside number plate light lens is missing

offside drive shaft oil seal is leaking

offside front lower arm rear bush is split and weak

offside front tyre tread is low and worn on edges

rear number plate is deteriorated and close to a failure

screen is chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,925 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,463 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,066 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,066 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,537 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front discs worn

slight play in nearside rack end joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,213 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,548 miles

engine oil leaks

reverse lamp lens missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

reverse light lens broken

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,079 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Nov 2007 45,079 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre flat

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

Pass 2 May 2006 39,355 miles

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges †

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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V377 EJT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V377 EJT, 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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V377 EJT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V377 EJT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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