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M15 JOO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,479 mi
Last recorded43,479 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 JOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 43,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 42,365 miles

rear floor corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 41,311 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 41,308 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 38,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,836 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 36,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,688 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 28,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 24,367 miles

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 18 May 2015 24,367 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 22 May 2014 21,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 18,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 11,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/f discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 May 2010 8,074 miles

n/s/f suspesion leg gaiter split

o/s/f suspension leg gaiter split

Pass 22 May 2009 5,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 4,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,515 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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M15 JOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M15 JOO, 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 M15 JOO registered?

M15 JOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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