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NSL 435

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSL 435
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,694 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,321 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and NSR sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2010 85,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,411 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2006 78,501 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 78,501 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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NSL 435 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NSL 435, 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 NSL 435 registered?

NSL 435 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is NSL 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSL 435 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSL 435 have outstanding finance?

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