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302 SF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,621 mi
Last recorded114,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration302 SF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,621 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear offside and nearside sills have corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear offside and nearside sills have corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,527 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 111,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,786 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,669 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 90,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,637 miles

damage to nearside front wheel outer rim in two places

wear to offside steering rack tie rod balljoint

Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,637 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front wheel outer rim in two places

wear to offside steering rack tie rod balljoint

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,198 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 64,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,982 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 56,973 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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302 SF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 302 SF, 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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302 SF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is 302 SF safe to buy?

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