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W148 RAO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,849 mi
Last recorded73,849 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 RAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

O/s rear tyre inner wall damaged

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,847 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper/handbrake (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

O/s rear tyre inner wall damaged

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,505 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,821 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,973 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,083 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 39,083 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,472 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,180 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2006 24,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

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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W148 RAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W148 RAO, 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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W148 RAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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