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V117 LYS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,107 mi
Last recorded52,107 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,304 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,552 miles

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

Central Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

general suspension corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2017 48,552 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Central Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

general suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes split

general suspension corrosion

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,437 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes split

general suspension corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,078 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,783 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,383 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,382 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,363 miles

Air bag MIL on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,677 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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V117 LYS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V117 LYS, 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 V117 LYS registered?

V117 LYS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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