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VCZ 8347

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8347
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,823 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 80,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

no osf fog lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag w/l on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag w/l on

Pass 27 May 2010 69,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s lower windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 27 May 2010 69,089 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s lower windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 29 May 2009 61,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 54,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,775 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,653 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 8347 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCZ 8347, 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 8347 registered?

VCZ 8347 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is VCZ 8347 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 8347 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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