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YT51 DZG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 DZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,754 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 54,096 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 54,089 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,551 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,692 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 39,692 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 16,499 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 16,493 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe. (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 13,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 13,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 7,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,844 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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YT51 DZG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YT51 DZG, 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 YT51 DZG registered?

YT51 DZG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YT51 DZG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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