MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,219 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ESP light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail at a later date
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play o/s/f steering track rod end
the front indicators are worn in colour
windscreen wiper blades are worn
ALL ADVISES STILL APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL IS DAMAGED
O/S/R SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED
REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F RACK END/BOTTOM BALL JOINT
THE CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s rear tyre worn on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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V496 JMA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V496 JMA, 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 V496 JMA registered?
V496 JMA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V496 JMA safe to buy?
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