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W144 GAG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 GAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 119,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,531 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 91,962 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 84,841 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 81,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 77,675 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2012 75,081 miles

rear number plate in poor condition advice is replace now

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 18 May 2011 72,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,027 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 21 May 2009 63,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,928 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,883 miles

all front brake pads slighty worn

nearside front brake disc very worn on the inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,761 miles

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

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

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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W144 GAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W144 GAG, 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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W144 GAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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