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52628

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,399 mi
Last recorded33,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52628
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,399 miles

n/s/rear passenger headrest cover missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 33,398 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/rear passenger headrest cover missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly perished

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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52628 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 52628, 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 52628 registered?

52628 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is 52628 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52628 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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