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S25 LDA

2020 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,959 mi
Last recorded46,959 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 LDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,959 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 46,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,342 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 34,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 35,927 miles

undertray and cat cover fitted preventing some underside inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,264 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 33,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,814 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,607 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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S25 LDA is a 2020 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S25 LDA, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S25 LDA registered?

S25 LDA is a 2020 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2020.

Is S25 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 LDA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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