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V453 NER

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,034 mi
Last recorded216,034 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 NER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 216,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine dip stick tube comes out with dip stick

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High beam tell tail lamp come on dim with side or head lamps but brighten up on main beam

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 216,033 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine dip stick tube comes out with dip stick

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High beam tell tail lamp come on dim with side or head lamps but brighten up on main beam

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 197,296 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 181,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on min

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 181,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on min

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V453 NER is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V453 NER, 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 V453 NER registered?

V453 NER is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V453 NER safe to buy?

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