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Y923 RVM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 RVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,721 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 96,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 92,571 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 92,571 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 86,853 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2024 86,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2023 80,434 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 80,434 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 79,025 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 79,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,014 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,014 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 77,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,748 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,282 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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Y923 RVM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y923 RVM, 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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What year was Y923 RVM registered?

Y923 RVM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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