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F25 CUJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,560 mi
Last recorded170,560 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 CUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 170,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 170,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 169,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 169,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 162,919 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded and loose

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

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear seats not in use

Fail 6 Mar 2015 162,898 miles

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

Exhaust clamp corroded and loose

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

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Rear seats not in use

Pass 24 Mar 2014 157,458 miles

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

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Rear seats not in use

Fail 11 Mar 2014 157,458 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Rear seats not in use

Pass 14 Mar 2013 151,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 151,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 143,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 134,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 134,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 109,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,471 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2007 81,797 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 72,645 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 72,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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F25 CUJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 F25 CUJ, 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 F25 CUJ registered?

F25 CUJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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