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8153 NG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8153 NG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 59,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,564 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle beam bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted

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

Offside Rear axle beam bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,348 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,114 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,328 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 28,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,349 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 22,349 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 16,022 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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8153 NG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 8153 NG, 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 8153 NG registered?

8153 NG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is 8153 NG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8153 NG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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