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FMA 59F

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 59F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,015 miles

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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FMA 59F is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMA 59F, 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

How do I check the history of FMA 59F?

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What year was FMA 59F registered?

FMA 59F is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is FMA 59F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMA 59F shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMA 59F have outstanding finance?

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