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Y217 LBB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 LBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,896 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 144,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,484 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 135,484 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 124,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 122,068 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 122,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,435 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Aug 2019 118,435 miles

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

front tyres worn inside edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,447 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 99,810 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 93,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,612 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,029 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 79,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,883 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 69,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 59,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 55,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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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Y217 LBB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y217 LBB, 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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Y217 LBB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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