Official DVLA Record

2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · W176 DHJ

W176 DHJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/08/2000. Recorded mileage 103,153 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/07/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
103,153 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/07/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
1984cc

W176 DHJ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
  • 103,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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W176 DHJ Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202298,466 mi
  2. 04/07/2023103,145 mi+4,679 mi
  3. 17/07/2023103,153 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 4,795 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

W176 DHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 16:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (W176 DHJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake disc has been hot (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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