2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · X431 AEL
2000 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 119,279 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1984cc
X431 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 119,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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X431 AEL Mileage History
- 30/08/2024106,014 mi
- 27/08/2025111,872 mi+5,858 mi
- 28/08/2025111,872 mi
- 24/08/2026119,279 mi+7,407 mi
- 24/08/2026119,279 mi
Average of roughly 6,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X431 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (X431 AEL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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