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W109 VLG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,694 mi
Last recorded110,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 102,870 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges have very low tread.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Osr tyre has age cracks to sidewall.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 94,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,605 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 64,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,797 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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W109 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W109 VLG, 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 W109 VLG registered?

W109 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W109 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W109 VLG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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