MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated.
Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded.
offside rear coil spring corroded.
Nearside Rack inner joint wear developing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear wheels binding close to excessive
center exhaust mount broken
nearside front chassis rail damaded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear wheels binding close to excessive
center exhaust mount broken
nearside front chassis rail damaded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear brakes binding slightly
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge tread not cut as deep
play in nearside front inner rack joint
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W118 AAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 W118 AAN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W118 AAN?
You can check the full history of W118 AAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W118 AAN registered?
W118 AAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W118 AAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for W118 AAN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W118 AAN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W118 AAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.