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Y794 RTD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,165 mi
Last recorded132,165 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 RTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has a slight leak from join

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mounting points

Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,391 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tierod (drumstick ) plus trackrod end corroded ...advise to replace

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

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

Offside Front inner tierod (drumstick ) plus trackrod end corroded ...advise to replace

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

clicking noise when driving ...front ?

Fail 19 Jul 2023 129,369 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner tierod (drumstick ) plus trackrod end corroded ...advise to replace

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

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

Offside Front inner tierod (drumstick ) plus trackrod end corroded ...advise to replace

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

clicking noise when driving ...front ?

Pass 27 Jul 2022 128,017 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 128,017 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,733 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 126,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 125,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to steering /suspension items under vehicle

unable to adjust door mirrors

Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,908 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,486 miles

Handbrake efficiency close to limit

Fail 3 Aug 2017 120,486 miles

Handbrake efficiency close to limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,593 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 116,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,907 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 114,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 104,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 104,965 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,849 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,068 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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Y794 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y794 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.

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What year was Y794 RTD registered?

Y794 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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