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W217 XKJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 XKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,464 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 123,464 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,449 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s+o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,009 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 105,154 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,191 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 82,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,287 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 76,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,451 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 67,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,582 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2005 47,781 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 47,781 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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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