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Y646 MCL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,148 mi
Last recorded186,148 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 MCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 186,148 miles

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

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

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

large hole in n/s sill

suspension components are corroded

wiper rubbers split still clearing screen

Fail 17 Apr 2025 186,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

large hole in n/s sill

suspension components are corroded

wiper rubbers split still clearing screen

Pass 22 Apr 2024 182,345 miles

Headlights becoming dim.

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offfside inner tie rods

Fail 22 Apr 2024 182,345 miles

Headlights becoming dim.

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offfside inner tie rods

Pass 18 Apr 2023 180,144 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rods

Pass 19 Apr 2022 178,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid becoming dirty

headlight patterns becoming dim

n/s number plate light dim

Pass 30 Mar 2021 174,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 171,627 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

wiper rubbers split and smearing slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2019 167,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 163,001 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 163,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 155,147 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 155,147 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 153,281 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2015 153,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 149,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 147,275 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 144,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 144,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 142,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 142,177 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,799 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 134,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 116,703 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 116,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 62,129 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y646 MCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y646 MCL, 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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Y646 MCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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