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T200 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT200 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,275 miles

engine covers and trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,395 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,504 miles

factory trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,428 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,736 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,824 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,848 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,007 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,007 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hilevel brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,750 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,252 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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T200 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 T200 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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T200 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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