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V426 DCT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 DCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,702 miles

engine management light on

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,047 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,592 miles

Airbag light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 120,592 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light is on

Both rear brakes partially siezed

Engine light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,891 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,882 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,196 miles

engine management warning lamp on

fuel filler flap does not secure closed

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 6 May 2008 86,343 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 86,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,571 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

o/s/r brake has slight bind....and disk is pink.....

Pass 4 May 2006 70,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 62,372 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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V426 DCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V426 DCT, 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 V426 DCT registered?

V426 DCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V426 DCT safe to buy?

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