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X339 AAJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,842 mi
Last recorded161,842 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX339 AAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 161,842 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 157,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointing sleve (7.1.2)

Central brake light n/w

Front discs corroding

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 157,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointing sleve (7.1.2)

Central brake light n/w

Front discs corroding

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 153,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,129 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 148,129 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 137,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,847 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,847 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 73,834 miles

airbag warning light on < dash> .

engine man light on < dash > .

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X339 AAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X339 AAJ, 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 X339 AAJ registered?

X339 AAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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