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W221 MRP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 MRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,573 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,552 miles

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

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

indicator stalk slightly loose movement

Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,552 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

indicator stalk slightly loose movement

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,085 miles

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

hand brake long travel

indicator switch action weak

n/s/r reg light broken and loose

Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake long travel

indicator switch action weak

n/s/r reg light broken and loose

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,993 miles

engine management light on

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,993 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,268 miles

Oil leak

oil filler cap loose

Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,268 miles

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

Oil leak

oil filler cap loose

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,230 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,967 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,696 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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W221 MRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W221 MRP, 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 W221 MRP registered?

W221 MRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W221 MRP safe to buy?

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