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Y236 OJL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,834 mi
Last recorded107,834 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 OJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,834 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box has corrosion causing a hole. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside inner sill corroded, to point holing in four different places and multiple crunching areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessive play/lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill has corrosion, but not to point of holing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded, but no leaks. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s outer and under sill corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,981 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s outer and under sill corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn at inner edges

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

screen marked by wiper

Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,844 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn at inner edges

front brake discs badly corroded at inner faces

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

screen marked by wiper

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,424 miles

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

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

n/s/f/ brake binding

Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

n/s/f/ brake binding

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,821 miles

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

N/S outer sill corroded (not excessively)

N/S/F brake disc corroded on inner face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,821 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

N/S outer sill corroded (not excessively)

N/S/F brake disc corroded on inner face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,303 miles

rattle in exhaust

traction light on

Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,303 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rattle in exhaust

traction light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

traction light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2011 68,068 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,383 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,409 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,788 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 48,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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Y236 OJL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y236 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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