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W238 PRF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,571 mi
Last recorded87,571 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 PRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 87,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2015 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,518 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,719 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 74,719 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,922 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,922 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,848 miles

o/s rear tyre has light cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,516 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 21 Aug 2006 15,280 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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W238 PRF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W238 PRF, 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 W238 PRF registered?

W238 PRF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W238 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 PRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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