CarVerify

Free Car Check

HNJ 420D

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,364 mi
Last recorded7,364 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 420D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 6,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 3,528 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 3,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 1,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 97,154 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HNJ 420D is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HNJ 420D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HNJ 420D?

You can check the full history of HNJ 420D by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HNJ 420D registered?

HNJ 420D is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is HNJ 420D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNJ 420D shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HNJ 420D have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HNJ 420D. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.