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Y657 CTH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,186 mi
Last recorded133,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 CTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,184 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see sheet attached (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,528 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 131,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,392 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,058 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 115,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 101,741 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 1 May 2010 92,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,680 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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Y657 CTH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y657 CTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y657 CTH registered?

Y657 CTH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y657 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y657 CTH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y657 CTH have outstanding finance?

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