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LFM 378N

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 378N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 95,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to sills

lift in both frt top mounts

poor image on headlights

Pass 7 May 2019 90,787 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 90,785 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,150 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges will need replacing soon

Fail 15 Jun 2017 83,150 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges will need replacing soon

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,674 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2015 78,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,109 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing thin.

Pass 28 May 2012 75,164 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 75,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,774 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 23 May 2007 69,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 69,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 63,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2005

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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LFM 378N is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LFM 378N, 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 LFM 378N registered?

LFM 378N is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is LFM 378N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 378N shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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