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J80 SDE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 141,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front play in rack end

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both floor to sills and sills heavily under sealed

water leak at engine

Fail 23 Jun 2023 141,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front play in rack end

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

both sills to floor heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal low but good brake readings

exhaust pipe knocking on rear axle

slight bind on parking brake o/s

slight play steering rack ends

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components some parts painted over

Fail 25 Jul 2018 139,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal low but good brake readings

exhaust pipe knocking on rear axle

slight bind on parking brake o/s

slight play steering rack ends

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components some parts painted over

Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,500 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

child seat fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,633 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends

temporary repair exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2013 128,006 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 127,987 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in rack ends

surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 123,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 118,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,653 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 112,653 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 102,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,328 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 76,328 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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J80 SDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J80 SDE, 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 J80 SDE registered?

J80 SDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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