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V357 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,374 mi
Last recorded54,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,374 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 50,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested to high 9% co (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,079 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,079 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,405 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,987 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

m.i.l. light on.

osr brake binding on slightly.

travel on footbrake pedal when depressed.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,695 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not exceeding requirments

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,120 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,915 miles

ADVISE;-REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITTING.N/S/F TYRE HAS A LUMP CUT OUT OF ITS SIDEWALL.SUMP PLUG WONT TORQUE UP TO 30NM.BOTH HEAD LAMP SEALS ARE SPLIT.UNDERTRAY IS MISSING

Pass 16 May 2006 19,406 miles

o/s door mirror split

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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V357 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V357 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 V357 SJO registered?

V357 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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