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Y192 ABA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 ABA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 122,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Jun 2019 121,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

brake pedal spongy

Pass 17 May 2018 117,900 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,676 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 111,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,623 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal spongy

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s steering rack boot deteriorated, inner clip loose

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,067 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,339 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,724 miles

ESC warning lamp on.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ESC warning lamp on.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 10 Aug 2011 84,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,669 miles

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

Unevern wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,659 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 69,062 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r light lens

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2008 59,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to outer sill on n/s

slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt from a fitted childseat at some time

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,420 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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Y192 ABA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 Y192 ABA, 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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Y192 ABA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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