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W149 WDG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 WDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,093 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated and tread worn

Rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,088 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,076 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

wipers smear

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,360 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,360 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,074 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 50,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,640 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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W149 WDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W149 WDG, 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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W149 WDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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