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JLZ 2734

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 2734
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 127,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 127,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,208 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 124,027 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 120,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 116,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,341 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 116,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned Belt (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned Belt (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 116,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 114,106 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 114,106 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,868 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 111,868 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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JLZ 2734 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLZ 2734, 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 JLZ 2734 registered?

JLZ 2734 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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