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Y176 NOY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,687 mi
Last recorded68,687 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 NOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 68,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,676 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underside has general corrosion along its length

Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,863 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,614 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,313 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2017 56,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine has a bad oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,941 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 54,888 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,894 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,851 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 38,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,280 miles

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

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

advice both rear tyres cracking up on outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,116 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,902 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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Y176 NOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y176 NOY, 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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Y176 NOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2001.

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