CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y554 LRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
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

RegistrationY554 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 97,441 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front top mount play

Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,670 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog light is in-operative and has a damaged lens

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,014 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower fog light is in-operative and has a damaged lens

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,177 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative

Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill damaged, corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bald on edges and perishing 205 55 16 v 4mm

Offside Front foglamp in op

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

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

power steering leak

Fail 10 Nov 2020 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bald on edges and perishing 205 55 16 v 4mm

Offside Front foglamp in op

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

power steering leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,335 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog lamp is damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog lamp is damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,830 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged and not working

Offside front tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,448 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Centre to rear exhaust join has a slight blow of exhaust gasses

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,253 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,829 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 71,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,250 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front tyres are getting low around inner & outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Y554 LRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y554 LRX, 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 Y554 LRX?

You can check the full history of Y554 LRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y554 LRX registered?

Y554 LRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y554 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y554 LRX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y554 LRX 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 Y554 LRX. 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.