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Y367 VLD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,086 mi
Last recorded76,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY367 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,118 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,027 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2023 63,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both Sides worn ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,763 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak but not excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2022 60,703 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Drain Plug Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,758 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 51,758 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,508 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 48,508 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,624 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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Y367 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y367 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 Y367 VLD registered?

Y367 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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