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Y192 EBA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,751 miles

both rear brake disks very worn

both rear shockers corroded casings

both rear tyres on 2 mm

front number plate damaged

both front brake flexi hoses scrubbed

Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,751 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses scrubbed

both rear brake disks very worn

both rear shockers corroded casings

both rear tyres on 2 mm

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2015 88,858 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 88,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 81,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,609 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 75,455 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise engine man/light on

advise front brake disces pitted

advise front tyres waring on inner edge

advise rear brae disces pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,004 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)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear numbe rplate starting to delaminate.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,622 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 37,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,105 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 EBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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