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ACZ 4362

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,532 mi
Last recorded84,532 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 4362
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 84,532 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2016 82,086 miles

All discs close to minimum thickness

Auxiliary belt worn

Corrosion to front springs and shocks

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear brake pipes near rear axle

Corrosion to rear springs and shocks

Front brake pads friction material less than backing plate

Items removed from driver's view

Rear brake pads friction material equal to backing plate

Rear discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Wipers smearing slightly

oil level on 1/2

Fail 16 May 2016 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All discs close to minimum thickness

Auxiliary belt worn

Corrosion to front springs and shocks

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear brake pipes near rear axle

Corrosion to rear springs and shocks

Front brake pads friction material less than backing plate

Items removed from driver's view

OSF tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear brake pads friction material equal to backing plate

Rear discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Wipers smearing slightly

oil level on 1/2

Pass 22 May 2015 80,528 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 80,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts to both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,702 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 62,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Sep 2008 91,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,911 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,716 miles

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

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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ACZ 4362 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ACZ 4362, 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 ACZ 4362 registered?

ACZ 4362 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is ACZ 4362 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 4362 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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