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238 DGE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,105 mi
Last recorded15,105 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration238 DGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 14,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 14,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 12,396 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 12,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 12,161 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 11,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,897 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 11,469 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,881 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,551 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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238 DGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 238 DGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 238 DGE registered?

238 DGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is 238 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 238 DGE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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