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N8 SAS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body work damage

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2025 131,239 miles

Central Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body work damage

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sill damaged

under body corrosion and ROTTEN not structural sills

Fail 23 Jan 2024 130,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sill damaged

under body corrosion and ROTTEN not structural sills

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,794 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 128,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,444 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,434 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 124,717 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 121,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 118,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,188 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 104,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,021 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,269 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 88,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,758 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,753 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,348 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 48,712 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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N8 SAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N8 SAS, 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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N8 SAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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