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AIW 3022

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,895 mi
Last recorded149,895 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIW 3022
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 149,895 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 145,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 145,294 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 143,618 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,782 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 121,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 112,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,185 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 102,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,626 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,649 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 68,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AIW 3022 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AIW 3022, 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 AIW 3022 registered?

AIW 3022 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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