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W1 EVL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,474 mi
Last recorded28,474 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 EVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 28,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn/play detected with suspension at full droop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 28,474 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades dirty/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn/play detected with suspension at full droop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 28,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 26,906 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 26,906 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 25,700 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front play in suspension top mount

Offside Front play in suspension top mount

Pass 22 Nov 2018 24,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perished and both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2017 23,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished and both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,315 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 19,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,265 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers are split

brake warning light is on

traction control light is on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,908 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 15,907 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,699 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 10,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,351 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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W1 EVL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W1 EVL, 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 W1 EVL registered?

W1 EVL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W1 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 EVL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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