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1 HUU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,991 mi
Last recorded111,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 111,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 97,481 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing leak most likely the crank seal engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 97,481 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing leak most likely the crank seal engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 79,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,953 miles

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

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

under chassis and inner sills have surface rust

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,131 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,349 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,347 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,347 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,870 miles

brake discs alround slightly rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,862 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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1 HUU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 1 HUU, 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 1 HUU registered?

1 HUU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is 1 HUU safe to buy?

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