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V879 GCY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,011 mi
Last recorded131,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,011 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

items on windscreen not affecting full view of road

low performance from off side rear brake

movement in both front shocker top mountings

off side front brake noisey

off side rear brake noisey

oil leak

rear axle bushs heavily wprn and starting to de-bond

various cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 83,702 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,700 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,610 miles

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

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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V879 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V879 GCY, 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 V879 GCY registered?

V879 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V879 GCY safe to buy?

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