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W247 XGF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 XGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,012 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,011 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 87,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

OS front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2017 87,296 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

OS front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,601 miles

both front brake discs deteriorating --not excessive

some damage at n/s/rear park brake cable -- not excessive

Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,601 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs deteriorating --not excessive

some damage at n/s/rear park brake cable -- not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 77,159 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

NS front tyre sidewall cut

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

OS rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,159 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

NS front tyre sidewall cut

OS rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,402 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,210 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 48,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,309 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 43,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W247 XGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W247 XGF, 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 W247 XGF registered?

W247 XGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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