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Y233 FBK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,650 mi
Last recorded156,650 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 FBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 156,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 146,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 146,948 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 146,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp faded, no beam pattern visable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp faded, no beam pattern visable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed difficult to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills damaged

rear axle corroded

undertray damaged and hanging down

vehicle failed first emissions tests, struggled to meet requirements second time, full emissions test had to be carried out

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,802 miles

Both sills dented

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump damp

Fail 15 Jun 2018 134,802 miles

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

Both sills dented

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump damp

Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight exhaust blows

Fail 12 Jun 2017 121,393 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on

EML on

Oil leak ()

Slight exhaust blows

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,187 miles

EML on

slight exhaust blows

slight play front suspension top mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear road springs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,531 miles

All tyres worn low. 205/55/16

Engine warning light on

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,442 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding.

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

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

Power steering hose damp.

Wipers poor.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,442 miles

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding.

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

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

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

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

Power steering hose damp.

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,874 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket detached from exhaust

rear tyres slight uneven wear on inner tread

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 61,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,270 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,447 miles

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

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

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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Y233 FBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y233 FBK, 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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Y233 FBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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