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Y685 FHJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,077 mi
Last recorded117,077 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 117,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 113,534 miles

powersteering leak from rack minor

Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

powersteering leak from rack minor

Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,461 miles

Central Front Upper Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Very Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Screen Washer Jet Broken/Loose

Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens Broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 110,460 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Upper Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Welds Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Very Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Screen Washer Jet Broken/Loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Each Side of Hose Unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens Broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has been run flat worn the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat and worn side wall

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,718 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,914 miles

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

lift in o/s and n/s front top mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,802 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs very poor condition/corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

E.M.L on pre 2003

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2019 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

eml on

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,243 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre side wall slight perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,786 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated does not prevent the ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,973 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,099 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,038 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,999 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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Y685 FHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y685 FHJ, 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 Y685 FHJ registered?

Y685 FHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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