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N20 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 91,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,234 miles

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,090 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 18,092 miles

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

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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N20 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N20 BUG, 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

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What year was N20 BUG registered?

N20 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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The MOT history for N20 BUG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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