MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management on
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
engine management light on
airbag warning light on
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre soft
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front and rear number plates slightly stained
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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V355 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V355 SJO, 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 V355 SJO registered?
V355 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2000.
Is V355 SJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for V355 SJO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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