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J8 VRT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,605 mi
Last recorded102,605 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,605 miles

engine cover fitted when presented for test

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted when presented for test

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,844 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 98,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking leaking from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/f tyre cut on runflat

wear in o/s/f driveshaft

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front discs wearing

n/s/f tyre cut on runflat

wear in o/s/f driveshaft

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,365 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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J8 VRT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J8 VRT, 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 J8 VRT registered?

J8 VRT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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