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Y519 MBW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY519 MBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 51,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,254 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,518 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 43,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 27,410 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 24,879 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,513 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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Y519 MBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y519 MBW, 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

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What year was Y519 MBW registered?

Y519 MBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y519 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y519 MBW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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