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Y202 MJX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,006 mi
Last recorded108,006 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,777 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,940 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,760 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket detached

Fail 7 Feb 2013 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket detached

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,503 miles

offside rear tyre perished

slight play offside track rod

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 66,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,135 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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Y202 MJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 Y202 MJX, 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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Y202 MJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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