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W151 VLG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 65,329 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 65,329 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 61,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,680 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 49,816 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 49,816 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 46,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,747 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,283 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 32,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,967 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,924 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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W151 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W151 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W151 VLG?

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What year was W151 VLG registered?

W151 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W151 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 VLG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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