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V420 NAY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,659 mi
Last recorded75,659 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,699 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cannot see inner brake pad life. top covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,375 miles

slight play in n/s s/rack

Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 50,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,105 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,532 miles

Drivers side rear seat belt not touched or tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 269,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,079 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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V420 NAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V420 NAY, 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 V420 NAY registered?

V420 NAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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