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Y249 LJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2015 86,096 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 79,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 74,046 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 74,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,405 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,615 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,938 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 33,821 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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Y249 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 Y249 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y249 LJO registered?

Y249 LJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y249 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 LJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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