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W227 XDM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,685 mi
Last recorded115,685 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 114,850 miles

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

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

engine management light on

handle for, foe and aft adjustment behind drivers seat left hand side

Fail 19 Jul 2016 114,834 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,925 miles

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

engine management lighrt on

Fail 13 Jul 2015

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management lighrt on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,124 miles

engine management light on

o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Jun 2014 109,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre uderinflated

o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,846 miles

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

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

rear offside tyre close to limit

air bag light on dash

front indicators showing white light

front nearside tyre close to limit

front offside tyre close to limit

mil light on dash

rear nearside tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,974 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 83,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

advise nearside reae tyre worn close to cords tyre wall

airbag light

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,517 miles

advise air bag light on

advise both rear tyres worn on outer edge

advise n/s/f tyer close to legal limmit

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 64,340 miles

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

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,058 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,052 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2005 48,658 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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W227 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W227 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 W227 XDM registered?

W227 XDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W227 XDM safe to buy?

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