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V361 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 107,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passanger airbag has objects placed in front of it

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 107,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passanger airbag has objects placed in front of it

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,294 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,954 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake effort 18%

Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,372 miles

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

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

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)

general oil leaks..handbrake long travelsome wear in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,372 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)

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

general oil leaks..handbrake long travelsome wear in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,382 miles

rear coils springs rusted..slight wear in front top suspension mounts..possible poor connection on o/s/rear side/stop lamp

Fail 23 Dec 2013 76,382 miles

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

rear coils springs rusted..slight wear in front top suspension mounts..possible poor connection on o/s/rear side/stop lamp

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,503 miles

possible bad connection[o/s/rear lamp]..wear noted in both front suspension lower arm bushes..some wear in front suspension top mounts//rear coil springs rusted..slight drag on rear brakes noted.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil level on dip stick low,topped up.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,707 miles

oil level on dip stick low,topped up.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,610 miles

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

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

near side front inner pad has just started to rub on the warning wire .

some binding of the rear brakes,will need attention in the future.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side front inner pad has just started to rub on the warning wire .

some binding of the rear brakes,will need attention in the future.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,161 miles

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

some brake binding from rear brakes,may need attention in the future.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,799 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, & low spot inner edge! †front tyres wearing inner edges! †

power steering pipe around gearbox very rusty! †front brake pads wearing low! †front offside shock-absorber damp †oil around lower rear gearbox area!

Fail 2 Jan 2007 49,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, & low spot inner edge! †front tyres wearing inner edges! †

power steering pipe around gearbox very rusty! †front brake pads wearing low! †front offside shock-absorber damp †oil around lower rear gearbox area!

Pass 4 Jan 2006 42,792 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no. plate damaged

rear no. plate poor condition

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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V361 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V361 SJO, 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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V361 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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