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H4 PAM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,617 mi
Last recorded46,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 PAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 46,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rec replace slight play in stearing arm to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise ferruls rear steel brake pipes light rust

Fail 22 Jul 2026 46,617 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rec replace slight play in stearing arm to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise ferruls rear steel brake pipes light rust

Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,771 miles

head lights poor paton advise rear tyers low tread

Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,366 miles

advise nsf wheel bearing play

Fail 20 Jul 2023 43,366 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise nsf wheel bearing play

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,566 miles

advise nsf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,661 miles

advise wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,463 miles

advise nsf wheel bearing play

Fail 3 Aug 2020 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise nsf wheel bearing play

Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,591 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,671 miles

advies socer top play

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,125 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,353 miles

advise wheel bearing nsr

Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,607 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 23,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,912 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 13,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,996 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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H4 PAM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H4 PAM, 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 H4 PAM registered?

H4 PAM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is H4 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 PAM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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