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B19 HUK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,875 mi
Last recorded30,875 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 HUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,875 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 30,869 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 30,192 miles

All four road tyres perished (cracked).

Pass 14 May 2014 28,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 26,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,891 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,523 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 17,523 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,018 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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B19 HUK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 B19 HUK, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B19 HUK registered?

B19 HUK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is B19 HUK safe to buy?

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