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V532 EHW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,714 mi
Last recorded22,714 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 EHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 22,714 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all wings,front panel and spare wheel well heavily corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2024 20,285 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and body panels

Pass 22 May 2023 18,387 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and body panels

Pass 21 May 2022 17,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle and body panels

Pass 27 May 2021 16,114 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Slight general corrosion to body work and underside

steering column bottom bush worn

Pass 1 Feb 2021 16,060 miles

Brake master cylinder corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 16,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

brake master cylinder corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 13,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 9,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 7,173 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 7,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 4,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 1,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,950 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,323 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 73,323 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,123 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,496 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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V532 EHW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V532 EHW, 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 V532 EHW registered?

V532 EHW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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