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M13 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,688 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 119,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 114,102 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 114,102 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,154 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 112,153 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,140 miles

Front underseal peeling off underbody

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 106,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 103,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng.man.light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,224 miles

CENTRE STOP INOP

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,324 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,400 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,668 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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M13 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M13 BUG, 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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M13 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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