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Y223 VLD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,453 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 71,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 66,693 miles

o\s and n\s front brake discs rusty

slight play at steering rack inner ends

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,446 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 19,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,232 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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Y223 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y223 VLD, 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 Y223 VLD registered?

Y223 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y223 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 VLD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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