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W208 PCH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 PCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,333 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,573 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 92,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

e m l on oil lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,377 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,523 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

air bag light on

rear seat belts not tested due to seats down

Fail 10 Aug 2010 78,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

air bag light on

rear seat belts not tested due to seats down

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,797 miles

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

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,073 miles

condition of front number plate

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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W208 PCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W208 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 W208 PCH registered?

W208 PCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W208 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W208 PCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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