CarVerify

Free Car Check

N16 SDG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,800 mi
Last recorded119,800 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationN16 SDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 119,800 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer sill weak at front

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,937 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 109,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,651 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,642 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,676 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 90,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 86,450 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,238 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,507 miles

air intake/engine breather pipe split and leaking oil.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air intake/engine breather pipe split and leaking oil.

brake warning sensor wires broken on n/s and amber light illuminated on dash pod

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,584 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,584 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,671 miles

Both front tyre treads worn close to 1.6mm wear bars.205/55/16

Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,108 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

N16 SDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N16 SDG, 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 N16 SDG?

You can check the full history of N16 SDG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N16 SDG registered?

N16 SDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is N16 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 SDG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N16 SDG 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 N16 SDG. 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.