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MGB 249Y

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 249Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aqnd offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water inside light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

slight play nearside section steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2024 122,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aqnd offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water inside light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

slight play nearside section steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play nearside section steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2023 118,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight play nearside section steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play nearside section steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2022 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight play nearside section steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,483 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,489 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,489 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective centre detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 92,691 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front light lenses detiriated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 74,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

both outer sills damaged

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,765 miles

corrosion on exhaust

damage on windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres stsarting to perish

oil leak

slight bind from o/s/r

slight blow from centre to rear exhaust join

slight play in both front steering arms

small cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,642 miles

both rear tyres stsarting to perish

oil leak

slight bind from o/s/r

slight blow from centre to rear exhaust join

slight play in both front steering arms

small cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,696 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perished/cracking.225/40/18

Engine management light on?

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

Slight play in steering rack on the o/s.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,261 miles

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

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,227 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 29,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MGB 249Y is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGB 249Y, 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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MGB 249Y is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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