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S7 LBB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 LBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

ns sill has some corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

ns sill has some corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both steering rack arms have some play

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,140 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf rack arm has slight play

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,394 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,883 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 23,657 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 20,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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S7 LBB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S7 LBB, 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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S7 LBB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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