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Y242 SSA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 SSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,555 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,456 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,856 miles

os front close to legal limit

slight play in steering arms

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,095 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak back off engine

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

rear shox corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,078 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak back off engine

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

rear shox corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,991 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,991 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,732 miles

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

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Fail 21 Feb 2013 44,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,177 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

catylitic convertor in poor condition and has minor exhaust leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,384 miles

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,075 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,075 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind at o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,857 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split from casings

Exhaust centre support broken

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers streaking screen

Fuel flap not locking

Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,536 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 13,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r brake sticky

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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Y242 SSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y242 SSA, 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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Y242 SSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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