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W202 GCW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,211 mi
Last recorded137,211 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 GCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 137,100 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil warning light on

Pass 27 May 2016 123,544 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,092 miles

both front outer cv boots weaping grease

centre section exhaust clamp loose slight leak of gasses centre exhaust mount separted but still fully supporting exhaust system

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 30 May 2015 117,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front outer cv boots weaping grease

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,262 miles

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

coil spring corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 107,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,016 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,016 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 81,011 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 80,992 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,544 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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W202 GCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W202 GCW, 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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W202 GCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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