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VCZ 6440

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,887 mi
Last recorded109,887 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 6440
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 109,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,171 miles

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

eml on

n/s sill corroding at rear

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

eml on

n/s sill corroding at rear

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,455 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine guard under vehicle insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,870 miles

front number plate cracked needs replacing !

steering rack arm nearside front got slight play in at its fixing point !

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 63,043 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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VCZ 6440 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCZ 6440, 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 VCZ 6440 registered?

VCZ 6440 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is VCZ 6440 safe to buy?

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