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W112 UGW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 UGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,291 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,685 miles

Nearside front tyre worn round outer sidewall

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,868 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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W112 UGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W112 UGW, 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 W112 UGW registered?

W112 UGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W112 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W112 UGW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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