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W162 SVV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,965 mi
Last recorded75,965 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 SVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,965 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,875 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 60,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,655 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,942 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 39,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,760 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,363 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,410 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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W162 SVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W162 SVV, 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 W162 SVV registered?

W162 SVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W162 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 SVV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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