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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS TDI
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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79
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Better than average
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Collision Index
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85
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Average
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Theft Index
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41
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS TDI
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS TDI
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS TDI
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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09-12-2002
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Units potentially affected:
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332,950
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NHTSA campaign number:
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02V244000
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Defective part or component:
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EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT
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Description:
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Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, ""Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."" Child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the Owner's Manual. These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard. Owners will be provided with a supplement for the Owner's Manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin September 15, 2002. Owners should contact VWoA at 1-800-822-8987.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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269,151
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V265000
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Defective part or component:
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2003. Owners should contact VWOA at 1-800-822-8987.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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362,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V183000
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Defective part or component:
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03V265 or 04V096. The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before December 8, 2006. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.
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This 2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS TDI safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Timing Belt, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, the Intake Manifold Air Induction Passages (1.9L diesel engine only), the Water Pump and the Engine Vacuum Hoses. The cost to replace the Timing Belt is estimated at $49.00 for parts and $175.50 for labor on the 2.0L engine, $62.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor on the 1.8L engine, and $80.00 for parts and $260.00 for labor on the 1.9L diesel engine. The cost to replace the MAF Sensor is estimated at $80.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor on gasoline engines, and $380.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor on diesel engines. Volkswagen has issued a warranty extension due to the high number of MAF Sensor failures. MAF Sensors are now warranted for 7 years, 70,000 miles on 1999 through 2001 models. The cost of cleaning the carbon from the Intake Manifold Air Induction Passages is estimated at $11.00 for parts and $169.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Water Pump is estimated at $113.15 for parts and $169.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Vacuum Hoses is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Transmission & Driveline
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Steering & Suspension
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Brakes
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Starting & Charging
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Accessories
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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This
2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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10 years or 100,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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12 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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No data from source
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Eurovan powertrain coverage is 5/50,000. Roadside assistance administered by Cross Country. Adjustments 1/12,000. Includes original and subsequent owners. 1998-1999 B5 Passat, Beetle, and 1999 new style Golf and new style Jetta have 12/unlimited corrosion. Eurovan coverage is 8/unlimited. Cabrio coverage is 6/unlimited. 10/100,000 powertrain for original owner or immediate family member, otherwise subsequent owner has 5/50,000 powertrain. 2009 models no charge maintenance 3/36,000. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. J&L Warranty Pros recommends performing a vehicle information report to confirm applicable manufacturer warranty coverage.
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This 2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS TDI warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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As much fun to drive as it is to look at.
By Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief, NewCarTestDrive.com
Volkswagen's New Beetle 1.8T is fun to drive. Its mild manners make for a joyful ride around town. And, of course, its unique styling makes a statement. Driving enthusiasts should find the New Beetle a fun alternative to sport coupes and small sports sedans.The standard New Beetle, meanwhile, offers a trendy, reliable fun machine that retails for less than $16,000. We'll leave choosing the color up to you, but we like green Beetles and blue Beetles and yellow Beetles. |
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Overview:
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Volkswagen's New Beetle isn't so new as it was last year, but it still attracts attention and draws comments. It is cute. It's also fun to drive. A taut suspension provides the driver with excellent control on mountain roads and makes it supremely stable at high speeds. Government (NHTSA) crash testing indicates the Beetle is quite safe - something that couldn't be said of the old Beetle familiar to us all. Adding to the Beetlemania is a new 1.8T model that includes a much more powerful engine. The 150-horsepower turbocharged engine allows der Beetle to squirt out of corners like a Golf GTI; in other words, der Beetle is quick.
Read the complete
2000 Volkswagen Beetle review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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