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W46 VGJ

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,320 mi
Last recorded16,320 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 VGJ
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,320 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,983 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 10,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,272 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 9,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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W46 VGJ is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 29,856 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W46 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W46 VGJ?

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What year was W46 VGJ registered?

W46 VGJ is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W46 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 VGJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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