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W226 XKL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,845 miles

exhaust leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,844 miles

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

exhaust leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,888 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,471 miles

oil low. chip in windscreen outside swept area

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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W226 XKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W226 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W226 XKL?

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What year was W226 XKL registered?

W226 XKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W226 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 XKL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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