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W244 VLD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,953 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 64,953 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,966 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 63,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 60,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 57,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 55,650 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 53,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2010 53,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,476 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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W244 VLD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 W244 VLD, 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 W244 VLD registered?

W244 VLD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W244 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 VLD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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