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V755 FAW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,820 mi
Last recorded138,820 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 FAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 138,820 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 126,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 108,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,574 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,889 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 47,889 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V755 FAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V755 FAW, 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 V755 FAW registered?

V755 FAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V755 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V755 FAW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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