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C1 PEA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,871 mi
Last recorded57,871 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 57,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 56,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 56,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,683 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 47,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 22,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,279 miles

Advise front number plate damaged

Advise nearside front dip beam slightly low

Advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,873 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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C1 PEA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C1 PEA, 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 C1 PEA registered?

C1 PEA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is C1 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 PEA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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