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W209 NDT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 NDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 107,237 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 107,107 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,025 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,020 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,335 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,021 miles

Fan belt cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,540 miles

Rear numberplate det

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,865 miles

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

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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W209 NDT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W209 NDT, 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 W209 NDT registered?

W209 NDT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W209 NDT safe to buy?

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