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V801 ECJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,189 mi
Last recorded124,189 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,189 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 124,180 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 115,805 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 115,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,575 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 86,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side front tyre perished

near side rear tyre slightly perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,658 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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V801 ECJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V801 ECJ, 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 V801 ECJ registered?

V801 ECJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V801 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V801 ECJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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