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JSL 860

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,359 mi
Last recorded59,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSL 860
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,835cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,359 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

slight wear in front suspension joints.

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 860 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,835cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JSL 860, 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 860 registered?

JSL 860 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is JSL 860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSL 860 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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