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W269 JBU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,056 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,889 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,727 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 36,866 miles

Front nearside tyre starting to crack inbetween tread

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

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,821 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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W269 JBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W269 JBU, 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 W269 JBU registered?

W269 JBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W269 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W269 JBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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