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Y113 BGB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 BGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,942 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brakes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

E M L light on dash doesn't illuminate

Offside Front outer door handle worn

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s and o/s outer sills have bodywork damage present

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front sidelamp bulbs flicker and intermittently go off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brakes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

E M L light on dash doesn't illuminate

Offside Front outer door handle worn

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s and o/s outer sills have bodywork damage present

Pass 24 May 2019 103,977 miles

Nearside Sill damage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Door handle poor condition

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,659 miles

E.M.L Does not Illuminate

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,608 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.52 (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L Does not Illuminate

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,334 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,593 miles

service light on

Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,324 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

service light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,780 miles

electronic stability warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 67,780 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

electronic stability warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,995 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,272 miles

E P C warning light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E P C warning light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,711 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,249 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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Y113 BGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y113 BGB, 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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Y113 BGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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