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Y589 JDD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 JDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,544 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,364 miles

both front and n/s rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 63,364 miles

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

both front and n/s rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,757 miles

Offside wiper blade end split.

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,775 miles

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

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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Y589 JDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y589 JDD, 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 Y589 JDD registered?

Y589 JDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y589 JDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y589 JDD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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