MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 zr 16 91w (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dent on off side seal
engine man light not working
lift on front top mounts suspension
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS
dent on off side seal
engine man light not working
lift on front top mounts suspension
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light on
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
passenger wiper blade only just met MOT stamdards
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
passenger wiper blade only just met MOT stamdards
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside front tyre
air induction pipe from filter damaged
centre dash mascot/flower not seriously affecting drivers view
centre exhaust mount fractured
edge wearing at n/s front tyre
slight blistering of rear coated brake pipes
slight frey at nearside front seatbelt webbing
slight movement at front wishbone rear mounts
slight splitting at front wiper blades
wheel trims and upper engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Spare tyre defective
air induction pipe from filter damaged
centre dash mascot/flower not seriously affecting drivers view
centre exhaust mount fractured
edge wearing at n/s front tyre
engine management lamp on intermittantly
erratic fast idle when cold
slight blistering of rear coated brake pipes
slight frey at nearside front seatbelt webbing
slight movement at front wishbone rear mounts
slight splitting at front wiper blades
steam at rear exhaust ( not considered excessive )
wheel trims and upper engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust hanger not secure
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wish bone bushes starting to split
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y785 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y785 RTD, 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
How do I check the history of Y785 RTD?
You can check the full history of Y785 RTD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y785 RTD registered?
Y785 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.
Is Y785 RTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y785 RTD shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y785 RTD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y785 RTD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.