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W239 AFV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,219 mi
Last recorded123,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 AFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 123,219 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front plate condition poor

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,740 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2014 117,614 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 8 Jun 2013 111,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 95,706 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,171 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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W239 AFV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W239 AFV, 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 W239 AFV registered?

W239 AFV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W239 AFV safe to buy?

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