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S50 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,234 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 64,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 58,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,421 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,591 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2016 51,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 4,381 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,955 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 19,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 16,750 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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S50 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S50 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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S50 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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