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W233 AKN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,885 mi
Last recorded78,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 AKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 76,449 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 76,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 75,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 71,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 69,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 68,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 68,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,186 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 58,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,335 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,335 miles

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

number plate soon required

o/s inner steering rack knuckel slight play

Pass 26 May 2010 50,212 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management warning light on.

front and rear nos plates deteriorating

nearside front inner brake disc surface corroding

offside front indicator bulb loosing colour

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 47,304 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,983 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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W233 AKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W233 AKN, 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

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What year was W233 AKN registered?

W233 AKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W233 AKN safe to buy?

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