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K66 LXX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

136,997 mi
Last recorded136,997 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 LXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 136,997 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 136,997 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 134,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 134,950 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,575 miles

mil lamp not ilumiate

Fail 12 Oct 2022 132,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mil lamp not ilumiate

Fail 23 Feb 2022 132,543 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,106 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 131,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 131,086 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

catalysis getting hot

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,972 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 129,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,926 miles

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

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

note car as lower suspension

Fail 2 Apr 2015 121,926 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres worn on edge

note car as lower suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2014 114,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,385 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 110,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,372 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,367 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,939 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 93,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light for brake pads or fluid level light staying on indicating a fault !

Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,927 miles

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

rear suspension stubaxle front bushes to chassis nearside and offside got slight wear in them.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 79,919 miles

rear stub axle bushes at chassis end got slight wear in them !

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate cracked on the corner .

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,919 miles

front registration plate cracked on the corner .

rear stub axle bushes at chassis end got slight wear in them !

Pass 1 May 2007 73,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 69,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,257 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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K66 LXX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 K66 LXX, 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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K66 LXX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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