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S25 CLJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,848 mi
Last recorded121,848 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,848 miles

EML light on !

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ inner lower panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 121,832 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

EML light on !

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ inner lower panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,516 miles

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner lower sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner lower sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

noise in exhaust catalyst

Fail 2 Sep 2020 119,513 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effot (1.4.1 (a))

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

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NOISE IN EXHAUST CATAYLST

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

handbrake reserve travel ON MOT LIMITS

slight low effort o/side handbrake

Fail 14 Aug 2019 116,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NOISE IN EXHAUST CATAYLST

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

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

handbrake reserve travel ON MOT LIMITS

slight low effort o/side handbrake

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,411 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 114,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,794 miles

EML light on!

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

EML ILLUMINATED

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,635 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,253 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 75,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,507 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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S25 CLJ 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 66.7%.

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 S25 CLJ, 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 S25 CLJ registered?

S25 CLJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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