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Y466 JDD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,637 mi
Last recorded134,637 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 JDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 134,637 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 134,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 127,826 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,028 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS AND OS SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,061 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS AND OS SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,256 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 118,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,309 miles

Plastic coating on metal brake pipes swelling

Pass 30 May 2019 110,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer sills corroding/dented

Pass 30 May 2018 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Offside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Fail 29 May 2018 107,225 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Offside Front strut slight freeplay at upper mounting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,100 miles

Rear box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 105,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,876 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,904 miles

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

n/side wiper torn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,567 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,311 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,397 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,270 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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Y466 JDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y466 JDD, 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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Y466 JDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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