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W104 RCU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 RCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front strut top mounting slightly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2023 98,425 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front strut top mounting slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2022 96,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,562 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,172 miles

Front Steering rack ends slight ply

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,396 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,463 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,083 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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W104 RCU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W104 RCU, 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

How do I check the history of W104 RCU?

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What year was W104 RCU registered?

W104 RCU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W104 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W104 RCU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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