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W229 NLD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 NLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,357 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 88,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 88,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 78,663 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre inside edg worn

Fail 28 Jun 2014 78,663 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre inside edg worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011
Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 30 Jun 2010 61,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,389 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,135 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,807 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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W229 NLD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W229 NLD, 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 W229 NLD registered?

W229 NLD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W229 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 NLD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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