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HG51 YCW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,641 mi
Last recorded122,641 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,641 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 122,641 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill holed

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,109 miles

Both headlamp dipped beam patterns weak

Both headlamp glasses deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 118,109 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing Drivers (10.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp dipped beam patterns weak

Both headlamp glasses deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,161 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 113,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,742 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Number plate light dim

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,742 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Number plate light dim

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,763 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,763 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,728 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 5 Apr 2017 95,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 8 Apr 2016 88,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 81,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,458 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,877 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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HG51 YCW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HG51 YCW, 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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HG51 YCW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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