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Y714 SVR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,542 mi
Last recorded116,542 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 SVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 116,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 116,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 105,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,174 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 29 Mar 2022 100,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low extraordinarily low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

oil breather smell under bonnet ... advise investigation

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,502 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,948 miles

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

Front Tyres worn very thin on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,776 miles

Front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,396 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,118 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,116 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,704 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,321 miles

advise n/s front fog lamp not working

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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Y714 SVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y714 SVR, 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 Y714 SVR registered?

Y714 SVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y714 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 SVR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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