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V965 KRD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 KRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,695 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 103,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,964 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

could not see brake fluid level

front registration plate security poor!

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

o/s headlamp beam slightly dim

traction control light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2008 95,874 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 95,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 90,229 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 90,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,687 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

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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V965 KRD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V965 KRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V965 KRD registered?

V965 KRD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V965 KRD safe to buy?

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