CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y471 UCF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,142 mi
Last recorded96,142 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 UCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 96,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,988 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,269 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,290 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,318 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,474 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,582 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,574 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded Rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,495 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,161 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,675 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,071 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,608 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of pitting and corrosion on inner faces

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,424 miles

nail in osr tyre tread

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y471 UCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y471 UCF, 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 Y471 UCF?

You can check the full history of Y471 UCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y471 UCF registered?

Y471 UCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y471 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 UCF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y471 UCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y471 UCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.