MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s+o/s (2.5.B.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)
slight play o/s steering rack end
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nail in tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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W217 XKJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 W217 XKJ, 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 W217 XKJ registered?
W217 XKJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2000.
Is W217 XKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W217 XKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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