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W148 WFG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,866 mi
Last recorded134,866 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 WFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 134,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heat shield over middle exhaust insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,963 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 122,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

traction control light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 116,816 miles

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

end float on steering rack ns/os

ns side repeater lens missing

ns/os front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 102,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 102,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 94,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 94,703 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 89,691 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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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What year was W148 WFG registered?

W148 WFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W148 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 WFG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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