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Y699 HHB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 HHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,426 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 110,426 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 84,711 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Door handle loose but secure

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,936 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,936 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,990 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,978 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault G200 lateral accelerion sensor (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 72,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,973 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,899 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 44,613 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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Y699 HHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y699 HHB, 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 Y699 HHB registered?

Y699 HHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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