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W212 XDM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,360 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 133,354 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)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pads low

all four brake discs becoming rusted inner/outer surfaces

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,318 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body to sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 133,308 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)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 132,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,099 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 129,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,620 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,620 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 116,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre worn low

Fail 14 May 2013 116,776 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre worn low

Pass 15 May 2012 107,061 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 107,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 72,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 66,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2007

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 56,932 miles

advise uneven wear to rear tyres also nail in n/s/r

Pass 1 Jun 2005 48,831 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)

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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W212 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 W212 XDM, 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 W212 XDM registered?

W212 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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