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Y541 CNP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,543 mi
Last recorded71,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 CNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section - wields are leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 71,535 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,348 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,706 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Gland bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,028 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 15,088 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front strut dust covers split

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 14,963 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front strut dust covers split

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,912 miles

Both front shock dust covers split in places.

Front coil splrings light corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2011 14,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,055 miles

traction control light on

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,553 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking, no canvas visible at present.

front tyres just touching inner wheel archs, no damage caused.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 8,283 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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Y541 CNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y541 CNP, 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 Y541 CNP registered?

Y541 CNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y541 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y541 CNP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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