2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · W794 BCW
2000 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 158,946 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W794 BCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2025
- 158,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W794 BCW 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 (W794 BCW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe n/s/f mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”; “Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
W794 BCW Mileage History
- 10/10/2022134,225 mi
- 03/10/2023141,277 mi+7,052 mi
- 11/10/2024149,467 mi+8,190 mi
- 17/10/2024149,568 mi+101 mi
- 08/10/2025158,946 mi+9,378 mi
Average of roughly 8,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (W794 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as W794BCW.
HONDA
UNKNOWN
AUDI
A4
JAGUAR
XJ
TOYOTA
MR2
NISSAN
ELGRAND
LDV
CUB
GILERA
RUNNER
FORD
PUMA
VOLVO
V70
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FXDX
DAIMLER
SUPER V8
YAMAHA
XJR1300
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.