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Y938 HPG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,658 mi
Last recorded34,658 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 HPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 34,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,549 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 26,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 25,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,796 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2020 23,795 miles

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

Front both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,450 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 22,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,380 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

center brake light covered with tape

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,181 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 22,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,937 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 21,937 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 21,932 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,287 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,888 miles

E.S.P.light active.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,171 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

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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Y938 HPG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 Y938 HPG, 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 Y938 HPG registered?

Y938 HPG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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