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T8 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,504 mi
Last recorded32,504 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 32,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 32,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 24,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2024 17,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 16,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 15,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 14,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 14,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 14,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,054 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 12,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,244 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,399 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 May 2011 11,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2010 10,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 6,962 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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T8 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T8 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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What year was T8 BUG registered?

T8 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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