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Y193 EDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,871 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rtear coil springs corroded

nearside rear & offside front tyre wearing 3mm

offside outer sill slight damage

passangen airbag switched off

Fail 5 Nov 2013 109,847 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rtear coil springs corroded

nearside rear & offside front tyre wearing 3mm

offside door mirror cover missing

offside outer sill slight damage

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 92,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,068 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,299 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 74,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,302 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,385 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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Y193 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y193 EDJ, 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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Y193 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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