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W283 LGV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 LGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to suspension components subframes and sills

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to suspension components subframes and sills

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn flat on inner edge and has cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,578 miles

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edge and has slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,483 miles

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,993 miles

Corrosion to various suspension components (surface)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 102,991 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust clamp broken

Corrosion to various suspension components (surface)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,166 miles

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,127 miles

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,899 miles

Rear Axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,564 miles

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,505 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,433 miles

slight drag rear brakes

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight drag rear brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,643 miles

both front tyres worn on inner eges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,999 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,310 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,403 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,410 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,306 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,927 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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W283 LGV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W283 LGV, 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 W283 LGV registered?

W283 LGV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W283 LGV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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