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A20 BVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

36,071 mi
Last recorded36,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,478 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 34,478 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,630 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 31,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 31,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,027 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 29,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,026 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 28,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,891 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,467 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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A20 BVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 A20 BVW, 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 A20 BVW registered?

A20 BVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is A20 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BVW 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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