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B15 NAX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 NAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 91,647 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play

Front both headlamps slightly misty

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 88,511 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2018 88,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,944 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,927 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 26 Jan 2011 59,938 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,230 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,230 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,613 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 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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B15 NAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B15 NAX, 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 B15 NAX registered?

B15 NAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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