Clear fluid leaking from the front right side of a 2000 vw beetl

Check the brake fluid level!!!
Use recommended fluid (DOT 3, 4, or 5, whatever it says on the reservoir cap).
If the level is fine, check the level sensor, connector, and wiring attached to the brake fluid reservoir. These wires and connectors are known to corrode.
If the fluid is very low, and you need to top it up, there is a leak. if that is the case, tow it to a shop immediately.

Is your car left hand drive? Just to know if the engine timing is facing the right side. If it is left hand drive and engine face the right side of the car,surely you will have a water pump leak and you have to strip the timing belt to renew it,

Valvoline DOT 3 & 4 brake fluid. VW's past the 1996 Model year use DOT 4, so your safest bet is the Valvoline combination.

Look over the top of the drivers side front tire its back in there a ways you might need a light to help see it.

does it sound like there is any compression. remove cover on the right side that covers t-belt see if belt might have broken. if cooling system failed could have blow fuse for cooling fans. causing overheating.

The fuses are located on the drivers side of car left of your dash cluster.

There is no "dipstick for the VW Beetle transmission". This is a dealer check/repair item. The unit is typically sealed, but can have a leak if the seal on top of the transmission fails. About a $700 repair. This happened on my 1998 VW New Beetle.

Common one this .Go here
http://www.2carpros.com/forum/transmission-fluid-vt159056.html
All will become clear .cheers .

If there are no leaks and your pedal goes to the floor, it is most likely your master cylinder. DO NOT CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE!

This is a dangerous condition, and should be repaired immediately.

several possabilities , first ned to preasure test cooling system to find if it has a leak or if it was just overheating and purging coolant. another strong chance is the water pump