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V988 RGB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,772 mi
Last recorded206,772 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 RGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 206,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlamp faded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

number plated faded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 193,513 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 193,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 177,847 miles

eml on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 177,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 162,819 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 162,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise-eml on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 149,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 137,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 122,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,558 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 108,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag light on

eml on

Pass 24 Jan 2009 94,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 82,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,106 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 72,106 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V988 RGB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V988 RGB, 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 V988 RGB registered?

V988 RGB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V988 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 RGB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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