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W286 RKE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 RKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,710 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 97,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,025 miles

Engine management and brake warning lamp on dash intermittent

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011
Pass 20 May 2010 79,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,305 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 77,304 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 76,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,783 miles

N/S reg lamp dull .

Pass 18 May 2006 65,333 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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W286 RKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W286 RKE, 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 W286 RKE registered?

W286 RKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W286 RKE safe to buy?

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