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Y966 DNV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 DNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 123,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 119,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,355 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,652 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 105,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,571 miles

N/S Wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 90,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 90,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 69,562 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 69,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y966 DNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y966 DNV, 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 Y966 DNV registered?

Y966 DNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 DNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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