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W153 RFX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 RFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,617 miles

brake hoses perising

brake pipes slight corrosion

front suspension arm bushes splitting

oil leak

rear suspension springs corroding

sills corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,038 miles

oil leak

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,501 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,498 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,364 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,030 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,274 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,329 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,164 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,157 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,681 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,443 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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