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Y236 FPU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 134,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively scored/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 124,347 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,251 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 119,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,033 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 91,033 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 83,153 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,876 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,876 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,694 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,704 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,837 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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Y236 FPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y236 FPU, 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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Y236 FPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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