MOT Status
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109,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Various brake pipes slightly corroded
Various brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear Axle bushes are slightly deteriorated
Front brake pads approx. 75% worn
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
slight drag rear brakes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight drag rear brakes
both front tyres worn on inner eges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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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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W283 LGV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2000.
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