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J444 YCN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

27,221 mi
Last recorded27,221 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 27,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Offside mirror loose

Fail 11 Feb 2026 27,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Offside mirror loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 24,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 21,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 19,343 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 19,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 17,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 14,930 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 14,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 14,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 14,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 14,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,255 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 13,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 13,724 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 13,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,984 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear axle mounting bush starting to wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 6,244 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 YCN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

J444 YCN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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