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V535 FFA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,646 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 105,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,519 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,757 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,898 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,173 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 54,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,043 miles

N/S/F TYRE showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 44,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre edges worn and under in flated.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,998 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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V535 FFA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V535 FFA, 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 V535 FFA registered?

V535 FFA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V535 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V535 FFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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