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Y124 GCY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,353 mi
Last recorded131,353 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 131,353 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

e.m.w.l on

Fail 3 Sep 2019 131,280 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working faulty switch (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

e.m.w.l on

Pass 6 Sep 2018 128,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 128,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e.m.w.l on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 125,078 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e.m.w.l on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 121,559 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

coolant low

e.m.l.on

Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,559 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

coolant low

e.m.l.on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,539 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e.m.w.l on

Fail 7 Aug 2015 118,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e.m.w.l on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 113,426 miles

E.M.W.L on

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 112,954 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

e.m.w.l on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 95,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,041 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 87,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,931 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 30 May 2008 76,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,732 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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Y124 GCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y124 GCY, 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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Y124 GCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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