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Y137 CLJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,683 mi
Last recorded122,683 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 122,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,117 miles

Both front headlamp lens "foggy"

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all four brake discs have surface rust

wipers worn

Fail 18 Mar 2020 122,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front headlamp lens "foggy"

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all four brake discs have surface rust

wipers worn

Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,655 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 118,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,804 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,303 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust mounting insecure

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,303 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust mounting insecure

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded *strong advise* on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,041 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 97,818 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,710 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

traction control light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 93,710 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

E M L LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,313 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,694 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,694 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chips in front screen

Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,480 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,174 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn.

Offside rear brake disc may have been hot poss caliper fault or pads seized in caliper wheel turns ok at the moment.

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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Y137 CLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y137 CLJ, 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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Y137 CLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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