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P470 XWS

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

33,186 mi
Last recorded33,186 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 XWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 33,178 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 23,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 23,213 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 9,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 9,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 9,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs have grinding marks

Fail 6 Jul 2015 9,054 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs have grinding marks

Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,042 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine noise

front discs have grinding marks

Pass 23 May 2014 6,660 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 May 2014 6,635 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 6,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 5,504 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 5,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 2,943 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 2,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 92,952 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 92,952 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,238 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 87,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,170 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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P470 XWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 P470 XWS, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P470 XWS registered?

P470 XWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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