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W148 VGF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,686 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2022 87,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 84,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall 205\55\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,806 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 75,915 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres starting to smear 205/55/16

engine light on

Pass 24 May 2017 71,596 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing /cracking 205/55/16

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2016 68,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting too perish 205/55/16

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2015 66,663 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light on

wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 May 2015 66,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light on

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 May 2014 64,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 15 May 2013 63,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,720 miles

o/s/f tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 59,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 55,522 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,332 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tested in wet condition

Fail 9 Feb 2009 62,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tested in wet condition

Pass 1 May 2008 57,336 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 48,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

management light on

number plates tatty

Fail 1 May 2007 48,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

management light on

number plates tatty

Pass 4 May 2006 40,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates tatty

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 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W148 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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