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Y233 DAB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 DAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,192 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 68,820 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,769 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,714 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 40,713 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold steady throttle position.noted that lambda was high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,605 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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Y233 DAB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y233 DAB, 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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Y233 DAB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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