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J11 EKT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,235 mi
Last recorded78,235 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 EKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,235 miles

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

indicator arm

Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicator arm

Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,963 miles

2 front brake discs

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,963 miles

2 front brake discs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,933 miles

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

Both front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch does not self cancel

O/S/R tyre just starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in O/S inner track rod

Small cut in inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,691 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,943 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre pereshed and cracked

Offise front tyre pressure looks low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rubber fuel hoses under bonnet starting to peresh

Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,938 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre pereshed and cracked

Offise front tyre pressure looks low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rubber fuel hoses under bonnet starting to peresh

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,481 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise:crack in windscreen

advise:both rear brake discs look thin

advise:nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

advise:nearside rear brake disc inner face scored

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake service

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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J11 EKT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J11 EKT, 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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J11 EKT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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