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Y584 RKW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

109,006 mi
Last recorded109,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY584 RKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 109,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill frount and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to calipa (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to calipa (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts not tested because off load on seats

Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Jan 2025 108,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 107,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished & cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished & cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to flexi at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle flexi to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded form flexi at axle to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to flexi at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle flexi to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3-4mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3-4mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,572 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,408 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2018 100,408 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 95,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,948 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,547 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,158 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,158 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Oct 2008 75,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake disc's deteriating

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake disc's deteriating

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,356 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,604 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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Y584 RKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y584 RKW, 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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Y584 RKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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