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Y253 HBT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 HBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,518 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,290 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine From sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,859 miles

Offside Front slight play to inner rack arm joint

coolant leak requires investigation

eml on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively curved type both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image bulb fitment! (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front slight play to inner rack arm joint

coolant leak requires investigation

eml on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,310 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,310 miles

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

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

Nearside blade becoming poor

eml on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits worn bald on both edges! 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on both edges! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

eml light on

Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.55%vol (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits worn bald on both edges! 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on both edges! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

eml light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,753 miles

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

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

front wipers becoming poor

Fail 21 Oct 2014 62,682 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

front wipers becoming poor

engine mangerment light on

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,658 miles

nearside number plate lamp glass missing

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mangerment light on

nearside number plate lamp glass missing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,285 miles

engine mangerment light on

foot brake becoming long

wipers becoming poor !!

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,542 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 25,198 miles

all brake discs front and rear corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 24,056 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre distorting

Fail 14 Apr 2006 24,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre distorting

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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Y253 HBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y253 HBT, 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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Y253 HBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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