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J500 ARL

2000 Volkswagen Cc

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 ARL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCc
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 74,725 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 74,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 39,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 39,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 38,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 31,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 73,630 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 21,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near where fuel filter is ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 16,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 13,497 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 8,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,351 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Cc?

Based on 188,914 MOT tests across 20,008 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
8,258
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
20,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,466
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J500 ARL is a 2000 Volkswagen Cc in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Cc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 ARL registered?

J500 ARL is a 2000 Volkswagen Cc, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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