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V731 LKN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,656 miles

advise offside front lower ball joint worn

Fail 15 May 2018 48,655 miles

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

advise offside front lower ball joint worn

advise rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 May 2017 44,528 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking and perrishing

Pass 31 May 2016 41,146 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to cord

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,807 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,422 miles

tread is distorted on offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,155 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limits

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,282 miles

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

both front tyres are low on inside edges

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,083 miles

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,472 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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V731 LKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V731 LKN, 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 V731 LKN registered?

V731 LKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V731 LKN safe to buy?

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