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R555 MSP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,082 mi
Last recorded140,082 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 MSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 140,082 miles

Damage to both outer sills

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension & rear floor pan corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 140,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn " D " bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn " D " bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Damage to both outer sills

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension & rear floor pan corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 132,022 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded,

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car corroded, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Standing corrosion on front and rear brake disc .

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S Front outer . (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 132,022 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension corroded,

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car corroded, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Standing corrosion on front and rear brake disc .

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,936 miles

Offside inner track arm has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2019 105,693 miles

Headlamp plastics faded pattern distorted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various areas of corrosion - outer sills filled

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,720 miles

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

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

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

headlamp plastics faded pattern distorted

various areas of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

e.m.lamp on.

o/s and n/s/f sill damaged.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,470 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

e.m.lamp on.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,763 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 89,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 89,418 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 87,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,985 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust mount snaped, exhaust still secured

Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,985 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust mount snaped, exhaust still secured

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,311 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack tie rod

Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack tie rod

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,112 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,047 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,697 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers broken

signs of oil engine - g,box area

Fail 2 Mar 2007 52,697 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers broken

signs of oil engine - g,box area

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,324 miles

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

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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R555 MSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R555 MSP, 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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R555 MSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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