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W227 VDD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,697 mi
Last recorded135,697 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 VDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 135,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 128,755 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 113,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,252 miles

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

mirror missing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 101,145 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 74,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,032 miles

front discs and pads getting thin

nearside front tyre edge getting thin

offside front shocker damp

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,618 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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W227 VDD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W227 VDD, 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 W227 VDD registered?

W227 VDD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W227 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W227 VDD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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