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Y648 RTD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,959 mi
Last recorded68,959 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 RTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 68,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 68,957 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,610 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 65,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,873 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,218 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 50,216 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 47,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,586 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 35,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,892 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,892 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,642 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,537 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,535 miles

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

offside rear tyre started to crack on outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 12,403 miles

2 nails in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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Y648 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y648 RTD, 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 Y648 RTD registered?

Y648 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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