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N55 TYL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,553 mi
Last recorded59,553 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 TYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

gear box straped up

Fail 9 Feb 2010 49,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2005 21,333 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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N55 TYL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N55 TYL, 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 N55 TYL registered?

N55 TYL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is N55 TYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 TYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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