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Y243 WGA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,403 mi
Last recorded148,403 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 WGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 148,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017
Fail 11 Dec 2017

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 133,330 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 133,174 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to maintain a steady fast idle speed to test (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine management lamp on

Slight play in near side steering arm inner fixing

Windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 118,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,020 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,597 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear no plate lamp cover damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,597 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

nearside rear no plate lamp cover damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,907 miles

Accessories & hanging objects fitted to roof & windscreen, None of which are blocking or distracting the drivers view at time of test.

Both rear axle rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not resulting in excess movement.

Both rear road springs heavily corroded at the bottom of the coil - Strong advise

Drivers door handle is slack & starting to fault.

Drivers rear view mirror is covered with stickers & over objects. Both wing mirrors are ok.

Front number plate damaged in more than one area but not likely to be misread.

Minor oil leak from engine - Unable to identify fault at time of test.

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

Nearside front inner tie rod arm has slight play.

Nearside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.

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

Offside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.

Rear boot is differcult to open.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,907 miles

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

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

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

Accessories & hanging objects fitted to roof & windscreen, None of which are blocking or distracting the drivers view at time of test.

Both rear axle rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not resulting in excess movement.

Both rear road springs heavily corroded at the bottom of the coil - Strong advise

Drivers door handle is slack & starting to fault.

Drivers rear view mirror is covered with stickers & over objects. Both wing mirrors are ok.

Front number plate damaged in more than one area but not likely to be misread.

Minor oil leak from engine - Unable to identify fault at time of test.

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

Nearside front inner tie rod arm has slight play.

Nearside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.

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

Offside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear boot is differcult to open.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,637 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Coil Spring Fractured But Secure

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,997 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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Y243 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y243 WGA, 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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Y243 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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