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J88 NEB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 NEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 132,064 miles

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

e/m/l /l light on

Fail 2 May 2016 132,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

e/m/l /l light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades bent

o/s/front outter sill starting to corrode

o/s/rear tyre getting low at 3mm

Fail 26 Feb 2015 122,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades bent

o/s/front outter sill starting to corrode

o/s/rear tyre getting low at 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,092 miles

Mil light on

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 100,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 93,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 82,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,435 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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J88 NEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J88 NEB, 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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J88 NEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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