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WA51 JYW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,321 mi
Last recorded149,321 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 149,321 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 145,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 145,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 144,871 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 144,871 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke filling garage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,925 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 140,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 139,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 137,919 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,164 miles

Eml light on

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

Offside front tyre badly perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 131,164 miles

Eml light on

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,789 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2013 122,781 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,386 miles

offside hand brake cable not returning fully.

very slight brake drag offside rear.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,058 miles

various chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,727 miles

Front brake discs worn, recommend replacement next time brake pads required

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

O/s & N/s front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,819 miles

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

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

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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WA51 JYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA51 JYW, 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 WA51 JYW registered?

WA51 JYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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