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V478 LTA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,642 mi
Last recorded128,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,489 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 127,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 122,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,691 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,435 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 110,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front Brake disc(s) worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,418 miles

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,418 miles

offside rear brake hose ferule rusty

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Fail 15 Dec 2011 106,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear sub frame bushes worn

offside rear brake hose ferule rusty

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,624 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake discs very scrored

Fail 15 Dec 2010 101,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake discs very scrored

Pass 19 Dec 2009 95,190 miles

offside rear pads worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2008 88,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 69,495 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 69,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,911 miles

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

both front suspension top mountings have lift

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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V478 LTA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V478 LTA, 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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V478 LTA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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