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V953 ERA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 ERA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 97,645 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,878 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,986 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,986 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,772 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,200 miles

steering sensor light imtermintant om dash sometimes also small crack osf mirror does not affect veiw

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,600 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 42,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 42,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V953 ERA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V953 ERA, 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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V953 ERA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V953 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V953 ERA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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