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BNZ 2899

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2899
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 135,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front seat stiff to move, recommend lubricated

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 131,071 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 131,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2019 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 126,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,381 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 119,740 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 117,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,964 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres thin and showing cracks.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,500 miles

ESP warning light illuminated.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,893 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 96,893 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 89,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 2 Feb 2010 75,141 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,790 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 45,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,595 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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BNZ 2899 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNZ 2899, 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 BNZ 2899 registered?

BNZ 2899 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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