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J4 VUU

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,120 mi
Last recorded22,120 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,120 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,909 miles

oil on n/s rear brake back plate

Fail 4 Mar 2014 23,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil on n/s rear brake back plate

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,949 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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J4 VUU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J4 VUU, 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 J4 VUU registered?

J4 VUU is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is J4 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 VUU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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