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W287 WDD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,987 mi
Last recorded83,987 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,987 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

warning lamp indicates an engine management fault

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,996 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,153 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside rear brake binding.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,928 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 51,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,945 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer sill has damage

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,943 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer sill has damage

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,216 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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W287 WDD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W287 WDD, 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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W287 WDD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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