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Y147 WTL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 WTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 143,249 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 143,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 142,691 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 142,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

multiple areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,602 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Significant oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2021 141,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Significant oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,433 miles

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% PASSED ON LOCKS (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 139,429 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% PASSED ON LOCKS (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 138,371 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,768 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 129,655 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 129,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake pads getting low / inner

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,031 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,766 miles

3 led stop lights not working

centre exhaust mounting braket broken

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2013 114,370 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

exhaust systemn corroded slightly

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,051 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 93,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,182 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2006 77,726 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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Y147 WTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y147 WTL, 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 Y147 WTL registered?

Y147 WTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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