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J51486

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,633 mi
Last recorded107,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51486
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,633 miles

N/S parking brake cable slightly swollen

both front brake flexis perishing

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroding

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

centre stop light not working

chips in windscreen

corrosion to N/S/R coil spring

front brake discs slightly corroded

service light shown on dash

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack knucle (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r16 91v deteriorated showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S parking brake cable slightly swollen

both front brake flexis perishing

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroding

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

centre stop light not working

chips in windscreen

corrosion to N/S/R coil spring

front brake discs slightly corroded

service light shown on dash

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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J51486 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J51486, 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 J51486 registered?

J51486 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is J51486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J51486 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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