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W269 DGC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,846 mi
Last recorded121,846 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,846 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s outer sill damaged / o/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 121,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s outer sill damaged / o/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 119,673 miles

air bag light on

damage to outersills

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts(with suspension hanging)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in o/s inner trackrod joint

wipers split and starting to smear

Fail 19 Dec 2011 119,673 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

damage to outersills

n/s/r tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts(with suspension hanging)

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

slight play in o/s inner trackrod joint

wipers split and starting to smear

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

body work damage to nearside rear wheel arch noted

engine management light on

front number plate deterioration noted

nearside outer sill damage noted

offside front seat belt attachment cover missing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 112,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

body work damage to nearside rear wheel arch noted

engine management light on

front number plate deterioration noted

nearside outer sill damage noted

offside front seat belt attachment cover missing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 104,978 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres heavily perished

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,631 miles

Engine egm warning lamp on.

Front number plate cracked.

O/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.

Rear axle mount bushes slightly worn and causing slight movement.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,631 miles

Engine egm warning lamp on.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.

Rear axle mount bushes slightly worn and causing slight movement.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 81,072 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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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W269 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W269 DGC, 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 W269 DGC registered?

W269 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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