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G3 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,197 mi
Last recorded26,197 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,133 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 21,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slight swelling.

Offside Front Brake pipe slight swelling.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,163 miles

advise(front arb collers split)

Pass 27 May 2016 14,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 14,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 11,867 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,461 miles

advise(front arb collers cracked)

advise(number plates beginning to deteriorate)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,746 miles

advise(front arb collers split)

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(slight deterioration on front & rear number plates)

advise(slight lift on n,s,f strut top mounts)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 3,263 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 3,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 2,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,939 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 2,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 2,881 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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G3 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G3 BUG, 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 G3 BUG registered?

G3 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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The MOT history for G3 BUG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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