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N20 NOD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,994 mi
Last recorded57,994 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 NOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,994 miles

Nearside Front of steering rack has a small amount of play

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,768 miles

childs seats fitted to rear seats seat belts not fully checked

Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seats fitted to rear seats seat belts not fully checked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,768 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,663 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,568 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,613 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 35,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,331 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 25,309 miles

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

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

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 NOD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NOD, 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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What year was N20 NOD registered?

N20 NOD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is N20 NOD safe to buy?

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