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Y136 PAU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 PAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

general surface rust underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f & n/s/f ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,431 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 89,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 89,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,688 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner side

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,953 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,503 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 55,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,391 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,391 miles

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

CAT deteriorated

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,828 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,401 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,531 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,531 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 PAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PAU, 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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Y136 PAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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