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V957 LDF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,155 mi
Last recorded125,155 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 125,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 125,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,311 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn and have uneven wear on the inner faces

Front lower arm rear most bushes starting to crack

MIL on

Rear brake discs slightly worn and have uneven wear

Rear brake pads appear half worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,845 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads apear half worn

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is wearing low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear outer sill deformed

off side front wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jul 2013 109,142 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are under inflated and have inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread

engine under tray damaged and adrift

near side rear outer sill deformed

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,864 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 100,864 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake senser wire u/s

Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,704 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3 chips on windscreen

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,352 miles

2 small chips in front windscreen

Engine warning light on

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2006 60,436 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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V957 LDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V957 LDF, 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 V957 LDF registered?

V957 LDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V957 LDF safe to buy?

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