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V82 ECC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,488 mi
Last recorded112,488 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 ECC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,488 miles

both front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes deteriorated

n/s/f steering rack inner joint has play close to excessive

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 112,488 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes deteriorated

n/s/f steering rack inner joint has play close to excessive

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,540 miles

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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,525 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,813 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 87,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,070 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,196 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,757 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 46,999 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 44,406 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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V82 ECC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V82 ECC, 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 V82 ECC registered?

V82 ECC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V82 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V82 ECC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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