MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,617 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hoses perising
brake pipes slight corrosion
front suspension arm bushes splitting
oil leak
rear suspension springs corroding
sills corroding
Oil leak ()
front number plate damaged
outer sills damaged
rear axle bushes deteriorated
slight play in top strut mounts
surface rust to rear inner sills
oil leak
slight play in top strut mounts
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear axle bushes deteriorated
Airbag light on
nearside outer sill damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s front tie rod has slight play
n/s rear tyre worn on inside wall cracking
o/s rear tyre wall cracking
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s front tie rod has slight play
n/s rear tyre worn on inside wall cracking
o/s rear tyre wall cracking
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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W153 RFX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W153 RFX, 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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How do I check the history of W153 RFX?
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What year was W153 RFX registered?
W153 RFX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2000.
Is W153 RFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W153 RFX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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