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W271 XGN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 XGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,854 miles

Auxiliary drivebelt worn

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Under gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative & reflector deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before connection into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer fouling on suspension spring

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front foglamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Rear Fuel filler flap not opening, preventing test of fuel cap

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seats in folded position preventing test of seatbelts

Fail 14 Apr 2022 106,815 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Auxiliary drivebelt worn

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Under gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative & reflector deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before connection into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer fouling on suspension spring

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front foglamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel filler flap not opening, preventing test of fuel cap

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seats in folded position preventing test of seatbelts

Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,463 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head light aim deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

Front fog light chrome deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,909 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,608 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side front tyre has a nail in tread

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side front tyre has a nail in tread

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2013 65,050 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 65,056 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 May 2011 52,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 45,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,439 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly cracked.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,006 miles

e.m.l on. †exhaust blow between centre and rear. †slight engine oil leak. †front brake pads low. †o/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 26,917 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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W271 XGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W271 XGN, 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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W271 XGN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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