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LJH 785W

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,520 mi
Last recorded142,520 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 785W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 142,520 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak possibly from gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various tiny chips (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 20 Aug 2016 142,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak possibly from gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various tiny chips (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 139,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear steel brake pipe between flexible hoses are corroding

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroding on insides

rear brake steel brake pipes under plastic coating are corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2015 139,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear steel brake pipe between flexible hoses are corroding

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroding on insides

rear brake steel brake pipes under plastic coating are corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 136,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 134,180 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 134,156 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 131,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 125,816 miles

catalytic converter rattling

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2009 123,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 117,392 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 26 Aug 2008 117,392 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 30 Aug 2007 106,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 86,134 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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LJH 785W is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LJH 785W, 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 LJH 785W registered?

LJH 785W is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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