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V226 GWP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,657 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,937 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 64,781 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 64,781 miles

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

1,O/S/F WIPER BLADE IS WORN †2,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WINDSCREEN †3,FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN †4,N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †5,REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,494 miles

number plate has small crack in plate

Fail 18 Jun 2005 49,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V226 GWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 V226 GWP, 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 V226 GWP registered?

V226 GWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V226 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 GWP 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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