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W202 TJB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 117,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 113,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 102,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,200 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 98,200 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 10 Oct 2015 94,240 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 94,240 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,119 miles

MIL and TC lamps displayed

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ancillary belt deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 90,058 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

MIL and TC lamps displayed

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ancillary belt deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear brake discs corroded

some binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

esp lamp flickered on during test then went out

mil lamp on.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

esp lamp flickered on during test then went out

mil lamp on.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Fail 10 Dec 2012 83,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,249 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,290 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,066 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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W202 TJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W202 TJB, 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 W202 TJB registered?

W202 TJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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