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Y717 GYD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 GYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,435 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill panel damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,672 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,797 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,215 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,008 miles

(All) Tyres close to legal limit

Fuel cap tether broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(All) Tyres close to legal limit

Fuel cap tether broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going out of shape

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going out of shape

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,611 miles

all four tyes starting to go out of shape

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s n/s rackends slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 61,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 61,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,813 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,623 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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Y717 GYD 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 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 Y717 GYD, 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 Y717 GYD registered?

Y717 GYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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