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W158 KFE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,083 mi
Last recorded173,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 173,083 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

fuel flap difficult to open

o/s handbrake lever not returning to stop

o/s/r seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 17 May 2013 169,550 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside under sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 162,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 May 2012 162,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jun 2011 156,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 147,624 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 138,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 138,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 122,584 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 122,584 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 105,866 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,036 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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W158 KFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W158 KFE, 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 W158 KFE registered?

W158 KFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W158 KFE safe to buy?

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