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V4 AMA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,501 mi
Last recorded59,501 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 AMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,501 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,391 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 53,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,904 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,675 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,227 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)

both front tyres also below 1.6mm legal limit on their inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,792 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,846 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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V4 AMA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V4 AMA, 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 V4 AMA registered?

V4 AMA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V4 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 AMA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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