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W151 NNJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 NNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,853 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 65,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 60,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,957 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 57,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside bodysill damage

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light is on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

air bag light is on

engin light is on

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on and engine management light is on

both front tyre cracking outer sidewalls

n/s/r axle bush is deteriating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,868 miles

Engine light on, air bag light on, cooling light on

Rear axle bushes spliting, small movement

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,722 miles

Airbag light on

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s/f outter sill damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,820 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,822 miles

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

near side rear tyre showing cracks on edges

Pass 5 May 2006 34,361 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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W151 NNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W151 NNJ, 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 W151 NNJ registered?

W151 NNJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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