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J2 REL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,282 mi
Last recorded66,282 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 REL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,515 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,058 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 62,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight travel in service brake

Pass 30 Apr 2020 62,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 61,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,228 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 60,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,626 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,625 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers are a bit slow to operate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,167 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 55,167 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,260 miles

slight drag on offside rear brake after service brake applied.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,967 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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J2 REL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 REL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J2 REL registered?

J2 REL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is J2 REL safe to buy?

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