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P18 HJW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 HJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 60,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,272 miles

Rear both tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,941 miles

exhaust middle section bracket broke away from exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,941 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust middle section bracket broke away from exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,784 miles

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

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 Sep 2007 28,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,464 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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P18 HJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P18 HJW, 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 P18 HJW registered?

P18 HJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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