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Y882 BKE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 BKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,163 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads damaged and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,988 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 131,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,788 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,788 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,216 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 130,216 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,676 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f tyre valve cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,026 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,406 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 55,691 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,546 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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Y882 BKE 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 83.3%.

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 Y882 BKE, 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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Y882 BKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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