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BRZ 3334

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 3334
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 121,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 120,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,922 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EML on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) exssive play ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,059 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres soft

nearside headlight as slighty reduced output

offside front tyre nearing wear bar indicators

Fail 20 Feb 2018 116,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres soft

nearside headlight as slighty reduced output

offside front tyre nearing wear bar indicators

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear outer tyrewall deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 108,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,993 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,809 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,343 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 57,141 miles

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

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

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

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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BRZ 3334 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BRZ 3334, 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 BRZ 3334 registered?

BRZ 3334 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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