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W152 BGB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 BGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 130,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

front suspension arm bushes slight splitting

signs of coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 129,292 miles

rust on rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre wearing low and nail in tread

play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

play in front top strut mounts

Fail 14 Aug 2015 129,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co1.201 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co 1.135 (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low and nail in tread

play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

play in front top strut mounts

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 128,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 119,098 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,713 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 112,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,758 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement present

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,709 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,268 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning lights on.rear number plate stained.

rear brake pads 2/3 worn.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 92,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine warning lights on.rear number plate stained.

rear brake pads 2/3 worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,771 miles

front discs corroded on inside top edge

n/s/f fog lamp bulb not working + fog lamp loose

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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W152 BGB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W152 BGB, 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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W152 BGB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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