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V923 RJO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV923 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 133,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,453 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 118,447 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,447 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2013 111,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2013 111,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp is on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

airbag warning lamp is on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,943 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has cut

Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,373 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,520 miles

front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,117 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 70,414 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,414 miles

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

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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V923 RJO 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 V923 RJO, 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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V923 RJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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