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Y387 CGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 CGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,692 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 63,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 61,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 58,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 57,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 48,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,448 miles

steering rack has slight play on inner joints

Fail 22 Mar 2016 46,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

steering rack has slight play on inner joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,070 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,251 miles

Coolant leak

EML and ESP lights on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,670 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,261 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,514 miles

traction control warning light staying on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,581 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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Y387 CGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 Y387 CGO, 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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Y387 CGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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