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W203 KDO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,962 mi
Last recorded81,962 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 KDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear beam axle bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear beam axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 75,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,970 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 64,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,609 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 52,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 50,405 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,422 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,422 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 30,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,632 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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W203 KDO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W203 KDO, 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 W203 KDO registered?

W203 KDO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W203 KDO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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