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S16 JFM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 JFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,789 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 154,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 152,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,380 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)

offside front brake slight judder

rear brake discs worn slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2013 141,376 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

offside front brake slight judder

rear brake discs worn slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 136,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 133,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 132,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 127,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 121,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 106,745 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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S16 JFM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S16 JFM, 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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S16 JFM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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