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N15 WED

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 WED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 159,278 miles

Damage to N/S Sill

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

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately Release button missing (3.1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 159,261 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to N/S Sill

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

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

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately Release button missing (3.1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 152,565 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but not leading to insecurity

Damage to Sills

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 152,565 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken but not leading to insecurity

Damage to Sills

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 147,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 147,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 143,457 miles

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Mar 2014 138,465 miles

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 134,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

m.i.l on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 129,079 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs excessivly worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Oct 2011 129,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs excessivly worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,976 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,534 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 85,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,410 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,410 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,150 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 77,150 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

difficult to open fuel flap.

wear noted to front brake discs & lightly scored.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 67,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,522 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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N15 WED is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N15 WED, 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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N15 WED is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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