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Y267 MUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,008 mi
Last recorded139,008 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY267 MUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,511 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 136,478 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 134,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,356 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,171 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front heat sheald on cat rattle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,171 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front heat sheald on cat rattle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,195 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms inner rear mounting bush slightly deteriorating

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front indicator lens slightly damage

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front indicator lens slightly damage

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 46,792 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,621 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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Y267 MUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y267 MUD, 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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Y267 MUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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