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V313 LYA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

298,120 mi
Last recorded298,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 298,120 miles

Centre exhaust mounting weak and corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 297,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting weak and corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 267,560 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 267,560 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear n/plate tarnished rear discs corroded front exhaust clamp broken o/s/r tyre 3mm slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2010 236,734 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges rear n/plate tarnished

Pass 6 Dec 2008 200,536 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center exhaust silencer mounting adrift.

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 200,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center exhaust silencer mounting adrift.

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 176,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 176,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 156,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 135,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 135,728 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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V313 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V313 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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What year was V313 LYA registered?

V313 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V313 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V313 LYA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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