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Y581 HAA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 HAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,673 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,271 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power Steering Slight Leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,724 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 45,724 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,032 miles

Front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,840 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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Y581 HAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y581 HAA, 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 Y581 HAA registered?

Y581 HAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y581 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y581 HAA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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