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V689 NGF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,729 mi
Last recorded177,729 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 NGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 177,729 miles

Battery insecure

EMS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheelarch/ sill covers fitted

rearmost outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 177,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Battery insecure

EMS light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheelarch/ sill covers fitted

rearmost outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 172,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside cv gaitor leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 170,462 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 167,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 162,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 162,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 138,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 119,615 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 119,615 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V689 NGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V689 NGF, 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 V689 NGF registered?

V689 NGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V689 NGF safe to buy?

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