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W159 VLG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 84,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 81,731 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,044 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,940 miles

front brake disc's, inner faces are starting to corrode

slight bind to both rear brakes, not yet excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,341 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing/ cracking brtween their treads

both rear brakes are binding, not yet excessive

both rear coil springs are corroding

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush has started to delaminate

slight play to the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,880 miles

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush is delaminating, not yet excessive

rear brake disc's surfaces are starting to score

slight gearbox leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,288 miles

both front brake disc's, inner faces are corroding

both front shock absorber dust covers are in poor condition

middle exhaust section bracket, welds have broken but is still suporting exhaust

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush is starting to delaminate

very slight play in what looks like the offside front bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,747 miles

nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush is starting to delaminate

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush is delaminating from metal insert.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,951 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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W159 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W159 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.

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What year was W159 VLG registered?

W159 VLG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W159 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 VLG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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