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W144 AAP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

225,167 mi
Last recorded225,167 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 AAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 225,167 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded and insecure

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

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

eml on

Pass 5 Mar 2025 219,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 7 Mar 2024 213,091 miles

eml on

Pass 7 Mar 2023 206,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 201,713 miles

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

eml on

Pass 3 Mar 2021 195,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 192,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 185,992 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 185,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

em light on

Pass 20 Feb 2018 178,893 miles

Engine management light is on

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 178,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light is on

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 170,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 162,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,469 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 137,279 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 127,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edge getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 127,893 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,878 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 118,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s wiper blade split end

Pass 18 Feb 2010 108,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 79,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,776 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W144 AAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W144 AAP, 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 W144 AAP registered?

W144 AAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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