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V171 LYA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 126,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 126,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 123,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get close to wear indicators

Offside Front track rod end rubber boot slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre starting to get close to wear indicators

amber engine management light illuminated on dash

foot brake slightly spongey

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 4 May 2017 116,835 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 116,835 miles

Emissions not tested IDLE FAULT (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 107,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 97,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,089 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,086 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 78,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

aux belt perished and cracked

rear tyres perishing and feathering on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 68,081 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 67,982 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2007 56,386 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 45,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 39,978 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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V171 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V171 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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V171 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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