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V778 EAP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 EAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,739 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Front wishbone bushes nearside and offside perished

Nearside front tyre perishing in tread

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear coils corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 113,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathered

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathered

engine light on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,364 miles

child seat fitted

chip in windscreen

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,527 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 85,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,155 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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V778 EAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V778 EAP, 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 V778 EAP registered?

V778 EAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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