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J444 DSS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,371 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense and starting to discolour

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,371 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,517 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,447 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,606 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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J444 DSS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J444 DSS, 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 J444 DSS registered?

J444 DSS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is J444 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 DSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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