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DIG 8622

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests48 (38 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,637 mi
Last recorded134,637 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8622
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

38 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 134,637 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 134,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,919 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches, both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 127,826 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 133,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper arches (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,028 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS AND OS SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,061 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS AND OS SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,256 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 118,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear of pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 127,392 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,309 miles

Plastic coating on metal brake pipes swelling

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 110,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer sills corroding/dented

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 107,225 miles

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

Nearside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Offside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Fail 29 May 2018 107,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Offside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,100 miles

Rear box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 105,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,238 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

nearside rear chassis rusting

nearside rear inner wing corroded

nearside side door step rusting

offside rear chassis rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,876 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,529 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,498 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,904 miles

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

n/side wiper torn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,573 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 101,220 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,885 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 92,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 92,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,311 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,270 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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DIG 8622 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DIG 8622, 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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DIG 8622 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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The MOT history for DIG 8622 shows 48 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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