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Y179 PFH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,821 mi
Last recorded142,821 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 PFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,821 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 142,821 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,384 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper strut mounts noise on lock to lock

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 120,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,080 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,475 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,758 miles

cut inner sidewall n/s/f tyre

slight play o/s rack end inner ball joint

stop lamp in boot not working

Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,754 miles

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

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

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

cut inner sidewall n/s/f tyre

slight play o/s rack end inner ball joint

stop lamp in boot not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,479 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,479 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,662 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,039 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)

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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Y179 PFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y179 PFH, 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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Y179 PFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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