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Y201 LJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 78,715 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,422 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 72,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,253 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,903 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,030 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted braking surfaces, advise discs replaced at next pad change

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,361 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 20,296 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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Y201 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y201 LJO, 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 Y201 LJO registered?

Y201 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y201 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 LJO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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