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J3 YLO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,768 mi
Last recorded104,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 YLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,768 miles

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

exhaust center hanger broken, exhaust system secure

Fail 20 Jun 2018 104,767 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust center hanger broken, exhaust system secure

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust braket broken, exhaust not insecure

n/s/r tyre bold on inside edge(raised tread)

small chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust braket broken, exhaust not insecure

n/s/r tyre bold on inside edge(raised tread)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2011 79,922 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe end

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,743 miles

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,556 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,916 miles

ENGINE COVER MISSING!

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,959 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN IN SWEPT AREA NOT 40MM YET!

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

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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J3 YLO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 J3 YLO, 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 J3 YLO registered?

J3 YLO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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