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Y197 JBM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,347 mi
Last recorded146,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 JBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,347 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 146,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,053 miles

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

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre and both fronts perishing badly on edge of tread and sidewalls

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,207 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 75,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,312 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,300 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,250 miles

eng man lite on

esp lite on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,706 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,648 miles

slight cracking to front reg plate

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,749 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,215 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,167 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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Y197 JBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y197 JBM, 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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What year was Y197 JBM registered?

Y197 JBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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