2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · X653 BUX
2000 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 114,023 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X653 BUX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2016
- 114,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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.
X653 BUX Mileage History
- 31/10/200529,255 mi
- 31/10/200529,255 mi
- 07/11/200640,615 mi+11,360 mi
- 16/11/200751,395 mi+10,780 mi
- 16/11/200751,395 mi
- 21/03/200965,301 mi+13,906 mi
- 08/04/201076,720 mi+11,419 mi
- 09/04/201076,722 mi+2 mi
- 11/10/201079,589 mi+2,867 mi
- 12/10/201079,589 mi
- 06/10/201185,440 mi+5,851 mi
- 06/10/201185,440 mi
- 28/09/201291,688 mi+6,248 mi
- 01/10/201291,770 mi+82 mi
- 07/11/201398,820 mi+7,050 mi
- 08/11/201398,824 mi+4 mi
- 04/11/2014103,873 mi+5,049 mi
- 03/11/2015108,397 mi+4,524 mi
- 03/11/2016113,971 mi+5,574 mi
- 09/11/2016114,023 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 7,689 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
X653 BUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (X653 BUX) between October 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (X653 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as X653BUX.
ROVER
25
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
YAMAHA
R1
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
TOYOTA
PREVIA
TOYOTA
YARIS
FORD
ESCORT
CITROEN
XANTIA
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
HONDA
S2000
MAZDA
BONGO
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
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.