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V183 LYS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 71,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 71,233 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,612 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,612 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 65,440 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

airbag light on

all Tyres deteriorated

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

centre Exhaust corroded

chips in screen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

all Tyres deteriorated

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

centre Exhaust corroded

chips in screen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2011 53,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 53,184 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 52,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,134 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)

Pass 31 May 2008 45,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 45,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 40,617 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 36,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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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V183 LYS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V183 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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V183 LYS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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