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Y151 JBM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 JBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 86,916 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 86,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,333 miles

exhaust centre mounting deteriorating

minor leak of exhaust gases

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear sill ends

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear sill ends

exhaust centre mounting deteriorating

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,563 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 30 Jun 2012 62,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 62,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,643 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 47,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 43,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 36,193 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y151 JBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y151 JBM, 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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Y151 JBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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