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NV51 YZT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 YZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,570 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper starting to stick

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 79,570 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper starting to stick

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear And offside brakes bringing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 59,443 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 59,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,354 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NSF.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,377 miles

chips to screen

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,714 miles

nearside front tyre slight cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear brake disc corroded on edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,310 miles

slight cracking to nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2008 25,913 miles

nearside rear inner pad looking worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,143 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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NV51 YZT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV51 YZT, 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 NV51 YZT registered?

NV51 YZT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is NV51 YZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 YZT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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