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J8 BGC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 81,510 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,729 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,401 miles

corrsion to under serface brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,825 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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J8 BGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J8 BGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 BGC registered?

J8 BGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is J8 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 BGC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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