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Y598 BGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 BGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,698 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 91,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,473 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 91,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,215 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 90,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 89,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,398 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 88,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,333 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,809 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 74,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,979 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,092 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 54,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,010 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,640 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,465 miles

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

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

front discs corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,465 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,109 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)

o/s outer sill damaged

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate cracked

wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate cracked

nail in tyre

wipers smearing screen

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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Y598 BGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y598 BGF, 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 Y598 BGF registered?

Y598 BGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y598 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 BGF shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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