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S7 STK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,055 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gear box

Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,055 miles

Exhaust system insecure center clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gear box

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake warning lamp on

oil lamp flickering red to amber

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,477 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil pressure warning light stays on

pads wearing warning light stays on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

brakes pad wear indicator is on

engine oil level apears normal

engine oil presure light flashing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil pressure light flashing oil level correct

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,679 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil pressure light flashing oil level correct

Pass 29 Mar 2013 73,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine manegement light on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine manegement light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,986 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre bracket broken

play in rear axle beam bushes

rear tyres worn below 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 50,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 33,119 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 33,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 STK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 STK, 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 S7 STK registered?

S7 STK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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The MOT history for S7 STK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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