No, X353 AAJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for X353 AAJ?

The MOT for X353 AAJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of X353 AAJ?

The recorded mileage for X353 AAJ is 169,365 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is X353 AAJ ULEZ compliant?

No, X353 AAJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · X353 AAJ

X353 AAJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 169,365 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2000 · Export Allocation
MOT Status: Valid until 24/08/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 169,365 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/08/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 169,365 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 1984cc

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X353 AAJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2023
169,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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X353 AAJ Mileage History

07/07/2022163,082 mi
22/08/2022163,156 mi+74 mi
22/08/2022163,156 mi
24/08/2023169,364 mi+6,208 mi
26/08/2023169,365 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

X353 AAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 13:45

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (X353 AAJ) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 26 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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