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W248 RWP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 RWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,644 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on inside edges 2.slight damage to front windscreen 3.rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 12 May 2011 114,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 106,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 106,809 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2009 95,754 miles

1/ nail in o/s rear tyre and becoming perished2/ n/s rear tyre at legal limits and becoming perished

Pass 1 May 2008 80,788 miles

both rear axle bushes started to split

Pass 17 May 2007 66,401 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 57,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side mirror cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,298 miles

near side mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005

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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W248 RWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W248 RWP, 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 W248 RWP registered?

W248 RWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2000.

Is W248 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 RWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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