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Y585 SPX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,134 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,317 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,105 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2022 62,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2021 55,310 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,989 miles

reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2020 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,834 miles

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

Offside wing mirror casing loose

Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,932 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,624 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,871 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 39,871 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,373 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and worn on edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Dec 2012 37,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres on legal limit and worn on edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system secure

advise n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Dec 2011 32,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system secure

advise n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,032 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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Y585 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y585 SPX, 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 Y585 SPX registered?

Y585 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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