2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · W474 CAY
2000 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 80,398 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W474 CAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2026
- 80,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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W474 CAY Mileage History
- 06/07/202374,914 mi
- 06/07/202374,916 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202476,776 mi+1,860 mi
- 10/07/202578,624 mi+1,848 mi
- 08/07/202680,398 mi+1,774 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W474 CAY 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 (W474 CAY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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