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V702 OJN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,868 mi
Last recorded108,868 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 OJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,005 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,005 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 98,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,813 miles

starter motor noisy

Fail 8 Aug 2012 92,813 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

starter motor noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,015 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,993 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,840 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor pan damaged

nearside rear floor pan damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,394 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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V702 OJN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V702 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V702 OJN registered?

V702 OJN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V702 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V702 OJN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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