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V53 EWV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,234 mi
Last recorded112,234 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 EWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 110,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tie rod ends have play

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,286 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting output

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting output

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump nut issue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,928 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,540 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,425 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,076 miles

There is slight play in the O/S/F steering arm

Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

There is slight play in the O/S/F steering arm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,255 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight lift in both top stut mounts

slight movement in off side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,632 miles

slight play in osf steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2007 44,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,321 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,933 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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V53 EWV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 V53 EWV, 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 V53 EWV registered?

V53 EWV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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