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V499 MGN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,195 miles

Engine ECU Light Is On.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 103,195 miles

Engine ECU Light Is On.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,565 miles

Engine ECU light on

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

front suspension wear present

Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine ECU light on

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

front suspension wear present

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,288 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,702 miles

ECU Light on

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,702 miles

ECU Light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,907 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)

engine ECU light on

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 56,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,251 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 46,251 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 39,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,222 miles

Nearside Front 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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V499 MGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V499 MGN, 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 V499 MGN registered?

V499 MGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V499 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 MGN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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