One problem related to water pump has been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We own a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. . . In 2008 the water pump went in it. . . Had that replaced and 4 weeks later had to have it replaced again then the following year 2009 the window motors in both windows went. . Had to have those replaced. . . The headlights and tail lights are falling out have to constantly push them back in. . . . Now 2011 the water pump went in it again. . Now the car is sitting in the drive way acting as a paper weight. . Had I know that there were so many issues with this type of vehicle I would have never bought one. . I hope that Volkswagen is happy raking people over the coals by selling them nothing but junk and god forbid if you have to take it to a dealer they want everything up to and including your first born child. . .