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V920 FAW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 FAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 27 Nov 2017 97,503 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,930 miles

Front vrm plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear brake has a light bind

Offside Rear brake has a light bind

Rear rear vrm plate is slightly delaminated

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,738 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 56,027 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 48,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,755 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,729 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,747 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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V920 FAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V920 FAW, 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 V920 FAW registered?

V920 FAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V920 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V920 FAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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