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M900 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,594 mi
Last recorded129,594 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,594 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 129,594 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Main beam only works on flash mode (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Glass very loose in unit (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Glass insecure within unit (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 127,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,667 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 126,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,854 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Jan 2022 114,854 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Jan 2022 114,854 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,958 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,269 miles

wipers starting to smear on windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,514 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,770 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,965 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 96,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,906 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,200 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,214 miles

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

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

condensation nearside front headlamp

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,200 miles

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

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

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

condensation nearside front headlamp

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,241 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2009 60,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper smearing

Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper smearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,913 miles

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

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

both sides front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,923 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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M900 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M900 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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M900 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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