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W143 UGM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 UGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,218 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,266 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,227 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,227 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,878 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,877 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,688 miles

both outer sills damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,191 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills damaged

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,578 miles

both sides front outer sills damaged but not weakend

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,022 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside and offside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,466 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,708 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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W143 UGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W143 UGM, 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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W143 UGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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