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W229 TBC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 TBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 120,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,684 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,684 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,585 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,241 miles

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

front no plate slight cracked

rear discs corroded

rear two coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front lower arm bushes worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,706 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,741 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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W229 TBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W229 TBC, 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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W229 TBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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