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535 BOB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration535 BOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 104,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 100,848 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,092 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 96,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,899 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,464 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 62,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,556 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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535 BOB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 535 BOB, 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 535 BOB registered?

535 BOB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is 535 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 535 BOB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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