CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y86 OFW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
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

RegistrationY86 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,608 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 122,608 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,370 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 119,369 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,817 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 117,817 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,004 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 112,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 98,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,683 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,558 miles

both front tyres on between 2.5 and 3mm of tread

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,557 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

both front tyres on between 2.5 and 3mm of tread

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,284 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

Y86 OFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 Y86 OFW, 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 Y86 OFW?

You can check the full history of Y86 OFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y86 OFW registered?

Y86 OFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y86 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y86 OFW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y86 OFW 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 Y86 OFW. 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.