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W203 PCH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,877 mi
Last recorded110,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 PCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,877 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 110,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,880 miles

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

Oil leak above exhaust front pipe heat shield ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake discs rusted and pitted and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 72,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,176 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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W203 PCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W203 PCH, 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 W203 PCH registered?

W203 PCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W203 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W203 PCH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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