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L8 SKH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,896 mi
Last recorded148,896 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 SKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 148,896 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

traction control light on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 148,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs have surface rust

traction control light on

Pass 6 May 2010 136,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 136,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,463 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,517 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 90,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,934 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 65,934 miles

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

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

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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L8 SKH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L8 SKH, 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 L8 SKH registered?

L8 SKH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is L8 SKH safe to buy?

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