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Y285 LDD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,943 mi
Last recorded68,943 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 LDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,943 miles

n.s front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge (recommend replacing)

rear brake pads appear very low,especially n.s rear

Pass 30 Oct 2024 61,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,012 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 56,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

brake pedal soft, may req brake fluid change.

Pass 28 May 2019 53,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 53,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

brake servo pipe slighty damaged.

Pass 21 May 2018 49,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,333 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 39,733 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 37,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 36,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 34,354 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,354 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 May 2008 28,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,282 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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Y285 LDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y285 LDD, 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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Y285 LDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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