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Y821 SSA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 SSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension in general corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,381 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2020 86,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,319 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on rear discs

minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating and has cuts

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 360,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front doscs scored

front n/s tyre perished

rear discs pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2010 33,829 miles

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front doscs scored

front n/s tyre perished

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,362 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,199 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,459 miles

o/s rear tyre worn below 3.0 mm

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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Y821 SSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y821 SSA, 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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Y821 SSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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