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Y612 CLJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

53,489 mi
Last recorded53,489 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 53,489 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 53,481 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,993 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 45,987 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 40,848 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy but not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2023 38,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,455 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 34,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 34,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,975 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 28,974 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,225 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 24,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 22,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,265 miles

ESP Warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,554 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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Y612 CLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y612 CLJ, 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 Y612 CLJ registered?

Y612 CLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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