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Y247 NLY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,612 mi
Last recorded100,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 NLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,612 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage.

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

Windscreen wiper blade(s) deteriorated.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 100,604 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre underinflated,both sidewalls slightly damaged as a result.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 100,578 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate has light damage

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 97,704 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes have play

both front discs lipped

both front lower arm bushes have play

nsr tyre has signs of runflat damage

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,624 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,752 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 78,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 49,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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Y247 NLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y247 NLY, 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 Y247 NLY registered?

Y247 NLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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