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BF51 YLJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,616 miles

Nearside Front upper strut mount or bearing has slight play

Offside inner and outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 103,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,207 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both o/s and n/s have movement (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both o/s and n/s have movement (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,496 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,342 miles

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

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

o/s/rear sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,235 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2014 60,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine man light on

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning lite on

sill covers

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 28 May 2009 41,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,803 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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BF51 YLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 YLJ, 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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BF51 YLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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