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J500 HRB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 HRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,274 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front going white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front anti roll bar signs of slightly rubbing

Oil leak ()

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken off (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front going white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front anti roll bar signs of slightly rubbing

Oil leak ()

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 136,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 136,248 miles

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

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,363 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 106,914 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 106,297 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,226 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 97,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 91,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 87,896 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

nearside front position light very dim

offside rear sill damage

offside tyre inner, outer edges worn bald and rest of tyre on 2mm

Fail 16 Jun 2008 87,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

nearside front position light very dim

offside rear sill damage

offside tyre inner, outer edges worn bald and rest of tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 May 2007 76,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2007 76,440 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside front door sill

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,193 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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J500 HRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 J500 HRB, 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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J500 HRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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