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J13 BTL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,613 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorating.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,613 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorating.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,741 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leaks coolant/oil etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front play in macpherson strut top mounts(both)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged/looks to be run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged/looks to be run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated allowing the escape of some grease but not allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated starting to pull away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded near ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

triangle warning light illuminated further investigation recommended

Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush ripped away from bolt and arm allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leaks coolant/oil etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front play in macpherson strut top mounts(both)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged/looks to be run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged/looks to be run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated allowing the escape of some grease but not allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated starting to pull away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded near ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

triangle warning light illuminated further investigation recommended

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot has slight deterioration

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rust to o/s/r brake hose ferrule

wipers deteriorating

yellow triangle warning light on dash may require further investigation

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 97,094 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,667 miles

nsf indicator unit, lense missing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 87,667 miles

nsf indicator unit, lense missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,380 miles

slight play in front rack arms

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in front rack arms

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,824 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,658 miles

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

engine and auto box sumps damaged

f/n/s tyre 70% worn

rear discs worn and pads appear 65% worn

slight play noted in steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rusty

r/o/s tyre 70% worn perished and screw in tread

rear discs worn and pads appear 70% worn

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,915 miles

exhaust rusty

r/o/s tyre 70% worn perished and screw in tread

rear discs worn and pads appear 70% worn

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,935 miles

f/n/s tyre noted perished and on the legal limit

front brake disc noted worn, pads are approx 50% worn

n/s number plate lamp noted damaged

r/o/s tyre noted perished

rear disc noted worn pads approx 50% worn

slight oil leak noted from the engine and gear box

Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,714 miles

Nail noted in the O/S/R tyre. (Outer wall has been marked with chalk.)

Slight oil leak noted from the engine.

The N/S/F tyre is aprox 70% worn.

The lense is damaged for the N/S/R number plate lamp.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

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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J13 BTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J13 BTL, 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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J13 BTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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