CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y87 BHO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,401 mi
Last recorded126,401 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
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

RegistrationY87 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,795 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner slight play in steer arm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 109,463 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,449 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 108,467 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot wont open

Fail 31 Jan 2014 108,461 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,171 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering lamp+air bag lamp showing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Wear marks to O/S driveshaft

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,639 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,635 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front seat missing

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 73,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 58,045 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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

Y87 BHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y87 BHO, 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 Y87 BHO?

You can check the full history of Y87 BHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y87 BHO registered?

Y87 BHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y87 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 BHO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y87 BHO 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 Y87 BHO. 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.