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V753 HDU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

213,700 mi
Last recorded213,700 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV753 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 213,700 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 213,700 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 200,768 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear axle bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 185,547 miles

Rear axle bush worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 170,819 miles

wear on outside edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 157,401 miles

both rear beam axle front bushes breaking up.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 144,427 miles

Front & rear number plate starting to deteoirate

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 130,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 116,039 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 102,724 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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V753 HDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V753 HDU, 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 V753 HDU registered?

V753 HDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V753 HDU safe to buy?

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