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W239 DBH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,650 mi
Last recorded73,650 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 DBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 73,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over and under inflated (losing tyre pressure) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over and under inflated (losing tyre pressure) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 72,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,285 miles

both rear tyres are worn and perishing

exhaust system corroded throughout

front brake discs have corrosion to their inner srufaces

front brake pads are worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Dec 2018 71,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both rear tyres are worn and perishing

exhaust system corroded throughout

front brake discs have corrosion to their inner srufaces

front brake pads are worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2017 69,494 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs inner surfaces have some corrosion on them

front inner brake pads appear worn

indicator stalk detent mechanism worn but working

nearside rear tyre worn tread and perishing

offside outer sill corroded

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracked all over

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 23 Dec 2016 67,035 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracked all over

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

indicator stalk very loose but still operating properly

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

offside sill damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2015 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator stalk very loose but still operating properly

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

offside sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 57,651 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 May 2014 57,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 55,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 28 May 2010 51,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 51,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 49,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 48,407 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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W239 DBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W239 DBH, 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 DBH registered?

W239 DBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W239 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 DBH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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