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Y301 NUJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,847 mi
Last recorded29,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 NUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 29,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 27,009 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 26,102 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,120 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 24,120 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,795 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,689 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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Y301 NUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y301 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y301 NUJ?

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What year was Y301 NUJ registered?

Y301 NUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y301 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 NUJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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