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V453 ECJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,522 mi
Last recorded200,522 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 200,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 198,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 194,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

eml on

Pass 21 Feb 2015 191,411 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 186,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 182,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 176,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 168,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 160,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 146,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 130,004 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 105,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 105,537 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 74,793 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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V453 ECJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V453 ECJ, 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 V453 ECJ registered?

V453 ECJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V453 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 ECJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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