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Y621 JBB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 JBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 90,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 90,699 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,188 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 84,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 84,154 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,849 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 79,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,514 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,242 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,896 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

rear pads wearing low

Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

rear pads wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,926 miles

exhaust poor condition.front brake discs very poor condition.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,502 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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Y621 JBB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y621 JBB, 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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Y621 JBB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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