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N90 JLR

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 JLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,033 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 108,033 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,818 miles

air bag light flashing

both sill panels heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,096 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,047 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,634 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,630 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,543 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,175 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,124 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear disc surface corroded & pitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear brake disc has slight pitting on surface

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,653 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/sf brake caliper has part of a plastic bag stuck in it

o/sr tyre has 2 cuts on outer wall

o/sr tyre has uneven tread wear and is also split on inner wall

wear and free play in n/sf steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/sr tyre has a deep split around inner wall

o/sf brake caliper has part of a plastic bag stuck in it

o/sr tyre has 2 cuts on outer wall

o/sr tyre has uneven tread wear and is also split on inner wall

wear and free play in n/sf steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 29 May 2008 37,975 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/sr tyre split around inner wall and cracking on outer wall

o/sr tyre split on both walls

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,324 miles

n/sr tyre starting to split on inner wall.

Pass 31 May 2006 31,433 miles

REAR REVERSE LIGHT BROKEN LENS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

Fail 31 May 2006 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR REVERSE LIGHT BROKEN LENS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

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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N90 JLR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N90 JLR, 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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N90 JLR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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