MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine management lamp on
Light wiper marks windscreen)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Noise on steering linkage
Noise on steering when turning lock to lock
O/S N/S front lower wishbone's ( REAR BUSH'S ) slight movement
O/S front hub damaged
O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension 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)
All four brake discs in poor condition
Nearside under tray loose
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside under tray very loose now in boot
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
All four brake discs in poor condition
Nearside under tray loose
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside under tray very loose now in boot
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nil movement both front coil springs front coil reqiure changing also rear springs weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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W242 VCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W242 VCH, 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 W242 VCH registered?
W242 VCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2000.
Is W242 VCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for W242 VCH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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