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BEZ 3048

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,520 mi
Last recorded107,520 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 3048
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,771 miles

Offside rear wheel inner rim is bent.

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still secure.

engine management light is showing on dash.

front no plate in very poor condition and slightly insecure.

near side front wheel rim bent slightly.

near side rear coil spring has very small section missing off of lower end.

near side rear tyre getting low.

off side front tyre cracking in treads.

off side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge ofe tread.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,771 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still secure.

engine management light is showing on dash.

front no plate in very poor condition and slightly insecure.

near side front wheel rim bent slightly.

near side rear coil spring has very small section missing off of lower end.

near side rear tyre getting low.

off side front tyre cracking in treads.

off side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge ofe tread.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,971 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 8 Feb 2007 37,174 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 37,165 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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BEZ 3048 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BEZ 3048, 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 BEZ 3048 registered?

BEZ 3048 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is BEZ 3048 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 3048 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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