CarVerify

Free Car Check

W153 RHH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationW153 RHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,915 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear floors dented slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2014 124,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear floors dented slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2012 116,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,671 miles

EML on dash

ESP light on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Service light on dash

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on dash

ESP light on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Service light on dash

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,457 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,499 miles

Both the front tyres are getting low on tread on the inside edges.

Both the rear tyres are starting to wear.

Slight crack on the front number plate.

Slight fraying on the N/S/R seat-belt.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F fog light is broken and the one at the other side is missing.

The O/S/F seat feels slightly loose but everything appears to be secure.

The rear bush on both the front control arms are starting to split.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Bad bind and warp in both the rear wheels.

Both the front tyres are getting low on tread on the inside edges.

Both the rear tyres are starting to wear.

Slight crack on the front number plate.

Slight fraying on the N/S/R seat-belt.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F fog light is broken and the one at the other side is missing.

The O/S/F seat feels slightly loose but everything appears to be secure.

The rear bush on both the front control arms are starting to split.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,609 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,534 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)

front brake disks slightly scored

front registration plate cracked †

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W153 RHH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W153 RHH, 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 W153 RHH?

You can check the full history of W153 RHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W153 RHH registered?

W153 RHH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W153 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 RHH shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W153 RHH 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 W153 RHH. 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.