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V2 RWB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,421 mi
Last recorded52,421 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 RWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,421 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,232 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,944 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEX HOSE INLET, CORROSION AT NUT. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 46,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEX HOSE INLET, CORROSION AT NUT. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,599 miles

advice n/s and o/s front tyres has small cracks on outer tread

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,277 miles

advise(front arb collers split)

advise(slight play in o,s,f steering tie rod)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

advise(front arb collers split)

advise(slight play in o,s,f steering tie rod)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,567 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,204 miles

N/S/R Sill Damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Sill Damaged

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

Oil Level Below Minimum Topped up 1 Ltr

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,204 miles

N/S/R Sill Damaged

O/S/R Sill Damaged

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

Oil Level Below Minimum Topped up 1 Ltr

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,929 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall perished and cracked(no cords on show)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,869 miles

offside front tyre has tears in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,465 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 11,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2006 9,877 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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V2 RWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V2 RWB, 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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V2 RWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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