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W203 XGF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 XGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,485 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven raised tread not testable

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,100 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cond of brake pipes

travel on foot brake

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,372 miles

bind on offside rear brake

condition of all brake pipes

condition of front brake discs

condition of offside rear brake disc

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

bind on offside rear brake

condition of all brake pipes

condition of front brake discs

condition of offside rear brake disc

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,542 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

bind on rear brakes

center exhaust mount broken

damadge to offside rear floor

wear in rear axle rubber bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,272 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

condition of wiper blades

Pass 12 May 2011 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,924 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,988 miles

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,420 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 XGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

W203 XGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W203 XGF safe to buy?

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