CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y599 HJK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,429 mi
Last recorded159,429 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 HJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 159,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 159,428 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps casing missing water ingress (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 8 Jan 2022 156,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 154,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,452 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 153,452 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 149,355 miles

2 small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2017 149,348 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust mount broken

EML on

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

Tail pipe hanger corroded and broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 146,510 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

EML on

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,362 miles

Both nearside front and offside front tyres low/wearing inner edges

Distortion to nearside front inner rim and nearside rear inner and outer rims

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn requires attention

Nearside rear light unit containing condensation

Play and wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Play and wear in front upper shock mountings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 135,362 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both nearside front and offside front tyres low/wearing inner edges

Distortion to nearside front inner rim and nearside rear inner and outer rims

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn requires attention

Nearside rear light unit containing condensation

Play and wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Play and wear in front upper shock mountings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,549 miles

Auxillary belt showing age and cracking

Chips in windscreen

Damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Horn requires attention

Slight damage to both sills

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to front treads

Strong Advise:Front anti-roll bar heavily worn and corroded

Undertrays requires attention

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2013 128,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Auxillary belt showing age and cracking

Chips in windscreen

Damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Horn requires attention

Slight damage to both sills

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Front anti-roll bar heavily worn and corroded

Strong Advise:Nearside rear and offside rear tyre tread constructions failing

Strong Advise:Perishment and cracking to both nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Undertrays requires attention

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,690 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 119,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine warning light on.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,130 miles

Cut to offside front outer sidewall

Damage to sills

EML on

Front top strut mounts worn

Front tyres show perishment

Low fuel level

Metal and flexi brake pipes show surface corrosion and age

Multiple damage to nearside front inner rim

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge and has stone damage

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front tyre low inner edge and has stone damage

Rear brakes slight bind

Rear tyres show perishment

STRONG ADVISORY:Rear disc faces corroded

Steering, suspension and exhaust system show surface corrosion age and wear

Various chips in windscreen

front and rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres show perishment

Cut to offside front outer sidewall

Damage to sills

EML on

Front top strut mounts worn

Front tyres show perishment

Low fuel level

Metal and flexi brake pipes show surface corrosion and age

Multiple damage to nearside front inner rim

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge and has stone damage

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front tyre low inner edge and has stone damage

Rear brakes slight bind

STRONG ADVISORY:Rear disc faces corroded

Steering, suspension and exhaust system show surface corrosion age and wear

Various chips in windscreen

front and rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cut to nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cut to nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,995 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2009 99,995 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small chip in windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,911 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,805 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 10 Oct 2007 75,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,355 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,091 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y599 HJK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y599 HJK, 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

How do I check the history of Y599 HJK?

You can check the full history of Y599 HJK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y599 HJK registered?

Y599 HJK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y599 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y599 HJK shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y599 HJK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y599 HJK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.