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W228 WEU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 WEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,710 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Two nails in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,340 miles

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

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

advise play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox leaking oil

tyre valve tops missing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox leaking oil

tyre valve tops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,273 miles

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and between treads

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,657 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 WEU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

W228 WEU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W228 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 WEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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