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Y246 LJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 84,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2013 71,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,816 miles

All tyre walls perrished.

All brake discs corroded ( performance good.)

Both front damper gaters deteriorating.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 31 May 2011 57,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake discs corroded ( performance good.)

All tyre walls perrished.

Both front damper gaters deteriorating.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,700 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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Y246 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y246 LJO, 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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What year was Y246 LJO registered?

Y246 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y246 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 LJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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