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V992 GCY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,236 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO FAILURE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO FAILURE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO FAILURE (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,236 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO FAILURE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO FAILURE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO FAILURE (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 89,859 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2011 79,563 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,561 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,799 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,985 miles

damage to nearside rear bumper

nearside disc corroded

nearside cv boot has grease around it

Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,699 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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V992 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V992 GCY, 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 V992 GCY registered?

V992 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V992 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V992 GCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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