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Y211 YBT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 YBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,975 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 133,958 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle plastic shroud missing

headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 126,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 121,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

exhaust clamp deteriorated middle to rear section.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

middle to rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on dash

Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,798 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,004 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,644 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 64,644 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,679 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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Y211 YBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y211 YBT, 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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Y211 YBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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