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Y158 RVM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,274 mi
Last recorded60,274 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 RVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,274 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill deform

Offside Outer front to rear sill deform

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 13 Oct 2023 60,274 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill deform

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

Offside Outer front to rear sill deform

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2022 59,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2021 57,551 miles

o/s sill damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,519 miles

both outer sills damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,096 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 52,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 49,304 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,637 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 9 Aug 2017 46,637 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,544 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,368 miles

Advise front wiper blades slight deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,756 miles

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

rear tyres cracked,ESP light on,oil leak.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres cracked,ESP light on,oil leak.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front registration plate damaged (still readable)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,662 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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Y158 RVM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y158 RVM, 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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Y158 RVM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y158 RVM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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