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Y60 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,544 mi
Last recorded66,544 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 66,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,564 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,211 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 53,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

exhaust system in poor conditon

Pass 6 May 2014 50,289 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 43,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,390 miles

Engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,192 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 28,192 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,803 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 19,802 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,100 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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Y60 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y60 BUG, 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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Y60 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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