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Y136 JVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,718 mi
Last recorded210,718 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 JVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 210,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 210,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 206,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 200,900 miles

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

some travel on brake pedal suggusting adjustment

two front side lights getting dim

Pass 11 Jul 2015 200,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 200,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 186,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop light not working

nearside front indicator lense missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 186,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop light not working

nearside front indicator lense missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 174,007 miles

Oil leak

near side front indicator lense smashed

Pass 25 Jun 2012 166,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 157,297 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 157,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 148,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 140,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 140,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 130,881 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brakes have an imbalance of 20%

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2007 119,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,648 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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Y136 JVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y136 JVW, 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 Y136 JVW registered?

Y136 JVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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