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V909 CRP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 CRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,324 miles

osr tyre getting low on tread

under belly pan damaged

fuel cap cover loose

Pass 5 Mar 2011 123,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 3 Mar 2010 118,875 miles

Centre heatshield insecure.O/S/F sill area damaged.O/S/R number plate lamp lens damaged.

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 118,875 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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre heatshield insecure.O/S/F sill area damaged.O/S/R number plate lamp lens damaged.

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/R number plate lamp lens damaged.N/S sill damaged.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 106,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight wear o/s steering rack.O/S/F head lamp slightly dull.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S w/wiper end perished.Front number plate deteriorated.Slight play O/S steering rack.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,678 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL.O/S/F HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY DULL.SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL.O/S/F HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY DULL.SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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V909 CRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V909 CRP, 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 V909 CRP registered?

V909 CRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V909 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V909 CRP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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