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W113 WFG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 WFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,030 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses deteriated in clipped area

centre exhaust split and corroded including clamps

nearside front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL warning lamp on

both rear corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

vehicle only just passed emissions test

vehicle only just passed parking brake performance 19%

Fail 27 Oct 2015 76,570 miles

Electrical wiring insecure main wireing on top of battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL warning lamp on

both rear corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

vehicle only just passed emissions test

vehicle only just passed parking brake performance 19%

Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,848 miles

MIL warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,848 miles

MIL warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,211 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

eml on

n/s rear o/s front discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,024 miles

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

offside front wheel trim missing

oil leak

seatbelt locking device cover missing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,024 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front wheel trim missing

oil leak

seatbelt locking device cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,749 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust mount burst

n/s front seat belt damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust mount burst

eml on

n/s front seat belt damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,456 miles

judder from brakes

n/s front seat belt cover missing

travel foot brake

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,456 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

judder from brakes

n/s front seat belt cover missing

requires front and rear discs

travel foot brake

Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,109 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

heat shield on body insecure

n/s wiper blade split at end

n/s/f seat belt lock cover missing

Fail 29 Dec 2008 47,396 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

heat shield on body insecure

n/s wiper blade split at end

n/s/f seat belt lock cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,303 miles

ADVISE, NSF SEAT BELT STOCK PLASTIC TRIM MISSING BUT SEAT BELT WORKS OK

Fail 23 Feb 2007 31,484 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 27,263 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W113 WFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W113 WFG, 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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W113 WFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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