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S27 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at nearside front and offside front wheels

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front tyre is fitted incorrectly inside/outside

play is steering detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,355 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2021 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2020 37,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,419 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2019 36,419 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2018 35,986 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

e.m.l. light on

Pass 17 May 2017 35,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2016 34,731 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 33,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 29 May 2014 33,147 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,332 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 31,332 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,081 miles

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 19,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S27 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S27 BUG, 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 S27 BUG registered?

S27 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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