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Y214 VLD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,956 mi
Last recorded73,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,956 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

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))

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

play in front top strut mounts

Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

play in front top strut mounts

Pass 5 May 2018 71,751 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

EML light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak general engine area ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2018 71,751 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

EML light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak general engine area ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak power unit ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,677 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 58,331 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

EML on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,331 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

EML on dash

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,411 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,460 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,114 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 32,114 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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Y214 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y214 VLD, 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 Y214 VLD registered?

Y214 VLD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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