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A15 XAK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 133,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 124,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 118,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 111,525 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 111,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 98,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 91,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

advise nearside and offside rear bump stops perished

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,626 miles

near side and off side rear bump stop perished

Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,986 miles

middle exhaust mounting bracket insecure

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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A15 XAK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A15 XAK, 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 A15 XAK registered?

A15 XAK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2000.

Is A15 XAK safe to buy?

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