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Y184 SNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 SNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,047 miles

N/s/r tyre close to limit and badly cracked.

O/s/r tyre close to limit and slightly cracked. 205/55R16

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,636 miles

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)

middle exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,882 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,340 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,505 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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Y184 SNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y184 SNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y184 SNA?

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What year was Y184 SNA registered?

Y184 SNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y184 SNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y184 SNA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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