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MXZ 1809

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 1809
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 64,523 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s & n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 64,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s & n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,436 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Light underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 64,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Light underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 63,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,442 miles

Center rear view mirror missing

Nearside and offside outer floor pans corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 62,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned And showing white light (1.3.2a)

Center rear view mirror missing

Nearside and offside outer floor pans corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,210 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion on the n/s and o/s of floorpan but not considered excessive.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate is cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion on the n/s and o/s of floorpan but not considered excessive.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,138 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in steering box

Fail 10 Mar 2009 53,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil low

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,364 miles

front number plate is cracked.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 48,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 48,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,713 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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MXZ 1809 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MXZ 1809, 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 MXZ 1809 registered?

MXZ 1809 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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