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Y953 HGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 106,485 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rack end has slight play detected

rear axle and both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 103,487 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 100,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2024 100,475 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,925 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 19 Apr 2021 84,925 miles

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

Center exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,305 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,176 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,656 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,582 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

Fail 25 May 2012 66,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 66,541 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,797 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2010 59,797 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 59,797 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,903 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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Y953 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y953 HGU, 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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Y953 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y953 HGU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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