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W201 SFJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,776 mi
Last recorded130,776 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,776 miles

rear no plate becoming deteriorated / advise to replace

steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

underside / panelling inner sill sections showing general corrosion / small hole developing o/s/r

Pass 31 Mar 2015 125,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

o/s mirror cowel missing

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

rear number plate delaminatedd/discolouring

very slight play in steering rack

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 Mar 2015 125,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

MIL illuminated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount corroded/adrift

o/s mirror cowel missing

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

rear number plate delaminatedd/discolouring

slight bind o/.s/r brake

very slight play in steering rack

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MIL illuminmated

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

front power steering hose ferrule damp

o/s mirror cowel missing

o/s/r coil spring "pigtail" missing

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear number plate delaminating/fading

slight lag o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r , o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded

s.r.s lamp dim

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r , o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,253 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,731 miles

corrosion off side rear sill end

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 71,034 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroaded

front number slightly cracked

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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W201 SFJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W201 SFJ, 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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What year was W201 SFJ registered?

W201 SFJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W201 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W201 SFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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