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Y701 CJW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 CJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,590 miles

Nearside Front steering arm play

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,510 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 55,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,838 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 35,102 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 30,544 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2006 26,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 22,678 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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Y701 CJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y701 CJW, 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 Y701 CJW registered?

Y701 CJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y701 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 CJW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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