MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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gearbox front mounting - nut insecure
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
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
foot brake travel slightly long - suggest attention
front number plate loose - suggest attention
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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