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W243 UBC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,900 mi
Last recorded138,900 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 138,850 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 133,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 122,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S AND N/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 122,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S AND N/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits FITTED NEW LAMBDA (7.3.D.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,949 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 117,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 111,590 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,032 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 63,251 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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W243 UBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W243 UBC, 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 W243 UBC registered?

W243 UBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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