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V705 LYA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 124,290 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 124,290 miles

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

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,134 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,134 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 103,852 miles

Both rear tyres has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,493 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,423 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,135 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,048 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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V705 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V705 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 V705 LYA registered?

V705 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V705 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 LYA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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