CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y818 JDV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationY818 JDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,064 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 121,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in inner steering joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

near and off sides steering rack inner arm ball joints need replacing next test

Fail 1 Nov 2018 106,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

near and off sides steering rack inner arm ball joints need replacing next test

Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,120 miles

Coolant leak evidence of ()

Oil leak ()

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,749 miles

STEERING ARMS HAVE PLAY

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,396 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

SUSPECT EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STAARING ARM TO RACK JOINTS - UNABLE TO VISIALLY INSPECT DUE TO RACK GAITERS - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

exhaust blowing from manifold area - JUST ACCEPTABLE rcommend repair

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

oil leaks

various plastic coated brake pipes showing signs of corossion

Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

eml light on

front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,657 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ADVISE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 62,599 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,345 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,684 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y818 JDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y818 JDV, 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 Y818 JDV?

You can check the full history of Y818 JDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y818 JDV registered?

Y818 JDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y818 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 JDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y818 JDV 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 Y818 JDV. 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.