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Y973 HKU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,759 mi
Last recorded64,759 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 64,759 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 64,759 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Test cancelled due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 3 Apr 2025 63,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,781 miles

All four tyres cracking inside the tread area

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,653 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 57,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat to middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,418 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head around steering mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 56,407 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head around steering mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disk shield corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc shield corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 53,474 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disk shield corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc shield corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,902 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise rear tyres weathered/cracking on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,583 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,786 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,460 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,460 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

this car hasnt had a cam belt .

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,366 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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Y973 HKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y973 HKU, 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 Y973 HKU registered?

Y973 HKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y973 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 HKU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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