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A12 VCY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,656 mi
Last recorded112,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,117 miles

Nearside Front Dwindscreen as a crack not affecting drivers view

Fail 6 Nov 2015 110,116 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Dwindscreen as a crack not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,034 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 86,313 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 80,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,246 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play in

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,344 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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A12 VCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 VCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 VCY registered?

A12 VCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is A12 VCY safe to buy?

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