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GSL 695

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,033 mi
Last recorded96,033 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 695
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,835 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 95,835 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 95,697 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Washer not fitted

Pass 26 May 2006 94,433 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 94,433 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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GSL 695 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GSL 695, 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 GSL 695 registered?

GSL 695 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is GSL 695 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 695 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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