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W228 VEP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,021 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play or steering arm (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,065 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 134,064 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 125,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,370 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,945 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,400 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,544 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

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

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 VEP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W228 VEP, 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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W228 VEP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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