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V717 EAY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,197 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,298 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 85,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

damage to off side sill

Pass 13 May 2014 79,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 71,968 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 71,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,713 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split on bonding slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner edge slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,165 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,622 miles

airbag worning light on

slight deterioration to the n/s bottom corner of the front windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,710 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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V717 EAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V717 EAY, 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 V717 EAY registered?

V717 EAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V717 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 EAY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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