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3148 DW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,405 mi
Last recorded4,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3148 DW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,405 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 4,396 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen washers poor/damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 4,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 4,147 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 4,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 3,015 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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3148 DW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 3148 DW, 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 3148 DW registered?

3148 DW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is 3148 DW safe to buy?

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