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JAN 650W

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,712 mi
Last recorded40,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 650W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,712 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 40,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pad breaking up.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,994 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,994 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,299 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,228 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

nearside rear tyre has slight cut

Fail 28 Mar 2011 27,685 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall but not down to cord or ply

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,685 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall but not down to cord or ply

Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 20,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,508 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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JAN 650W is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JAN 650W, 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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JAN 650W is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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