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W228 DGC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,045 miles

damage to nearside and offside bodywork

nearside front tyrehas sidewall damage

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside and offside bodywork

nearside front tyrehas sidewall damage

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,853 miles

Both lower sill panels damaged (dented) ok for mot.

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

Traction control fault warning light on.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,779 miles

Both body lower sill panels severely damaged (dented).Vehicle structure not affected.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,779 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Both body lower sill panels severely damaged (dented).Vehicle structure not affected.

Both front tyres wearing quite badly on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in both steering inner track rod joints, drivers side quite bad.Not excessive enough at present to fail MOT.

Wipers smearing.OK for MOT.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,303 miles

n/s and o/s tie rods have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,471 miles

slight play in both steering rack tie rod joints.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,880 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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W228 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W228 DGC, 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 W228 DGC registered?

W228 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W228 DGC safe to buy?

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