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W216 DWT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 DWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 122,951 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

front and rear brake discs corroded

objects removed from drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2014 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

front and rear brake discs corroded

objects removed from drivers view

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,454 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate coming unstuck

slight wear in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Nov 2012 94,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate coming unstuck

slight wear in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 90,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 80,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,853 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine light stays on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,569 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,997 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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W216 DWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W216 DWT, 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 W216 DWT registered?

W216 DWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W216 DWT safe to buy?

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