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Y214 DRR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 DRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 71,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 65,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,024 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,588 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,031 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 27,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,059 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 25,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,442 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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Y214 DRR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc 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 Y214 DRR, 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 Y214 DRR registered?

Y214 DRR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y214 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y214 DRR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y214 DRR have outstanding finance?

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