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Y149 FBK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,512 mi
Last recorded109,512 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 FBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 104,049 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & offside Heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 104,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & offside Heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,937 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 97,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,414 miles

Both rear tyre carcasses starting to deteriorate

Center exhaust mount broken

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Front brake discs and pads worn clsoe to service limits

N/s/f belt buckle cover missing

N/s/r brake pads worn close to service limits

O/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

Some lift in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2015 91,413 miles

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

Both rear tyre carcasses starting to deteriorate

Center exhaust mount broken

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Front brake discs and pads worn clsoe to service limits

N/s/f belt buckle cover missing

N/s/r brake pads worn close to service limits

O/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

O/s/f tyre worn to service limit

Some lift in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Stone chips to front windscreen

N/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and nail in sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,794 miles

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing missing but still working

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing missing but still working

Pass 30 May 2013 82,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 82,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 75,519 miles

Nearside 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 23 Apr 2010 64,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,983 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 41,983 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,696 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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Y149 FBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y149 FBK, 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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Y149 FBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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