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Y234 GMB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,733 mi
Last recorded143,733 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 GMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,733 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 135,991 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to brake backing plate/dust guard

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake poor, Parking Brake efficiency low,

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear part worn tyre fitted

emission's poor, Co fast idle, On upper limit's

Fail 28 Jul 2020 135,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front corrosion to brake backing plate/dust guard

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake poor, Parking Brake efficiency low,

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

emission's poor, Co fast idle, On upper limit's

Pass 10 Aug 2019 131,556 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2019 131,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2018 131,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn no bush left. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,921 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 121,921 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,522 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,823 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken but still adequatly supported

Fail 4 Sep 2013 92,820 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken but still adequatly supported

Pass 11 Sep 2012 632,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,582 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 79,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,424 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,334 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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Y234 GMB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y234 GMB, 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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Y234 GMB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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