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JSL 796

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,570 mi
Last recorded53,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSL 796
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,570 miles

gearbox front mounting - nut insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2010 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

gearbox front mounting - nut insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,425 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 50,425 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2008 50,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

foot brake travel slightly long - suggest attention

front number plate loose - suggest attention

Fail 18 Jul 2006 49,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

foot brake travel slightly long - suggest attention

front number plate loose - suggest attention

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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JSL 796 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JSL 796, 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 JSL 796 registered?

JSL 796 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is JSL 796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSL 796 shows 8 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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