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V169 LYA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,724 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately spring clip not fitted correctly (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished and low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

outer sills damaged and correded

power steering reservoir held by cable ties

Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel steel wheel

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

play in steering arm

power steering reservoir inscure

sills damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2016 91,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel steel wheel

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

play in steering arm

power steering reservoir inscure

sills damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 882,286 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Alternator belt in poor condition.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,264 miles

Both sills damaged

Engine under tray missing

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 13 Jun 2013 87,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sills damaged

Coolant leak

Engine under tray missing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 87,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,933 miles

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,775 miles

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

Oil around gearbox and power steering pipe

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,766 miles

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

collision damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,270 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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V169 LYA 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 68.4%.

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 V169 LYA, 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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V169 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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