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X567 YRU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,590 mi
Last recorded106,590 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX567 YRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 106,590 miles

Engine management light lit

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Registration Plate slightly damage

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

Rear Tyre perished

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 106,582 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light lit

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Registration Plate slightly damage

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

Rear Tyre perished

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

engine management light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,879 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 77,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,540 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 72,540 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,553 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,553 miles

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

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,810 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,586 miles

emissions levels passed unable to print as car ecm wont allow rpm to stay still during test.n/s/r tyre tread deteriated.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 53,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions levels passed unable to print as car ecm wont allow rpm to stay still during test.n/s/r tyre tread deteriated.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X567 YRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X567 YRU, 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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X567 YRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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