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Y259 BAA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,762 mi
Last recorded118,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 BAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread just starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in front suspension top mounts

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 28 Jul 2016 118,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished at base of tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread just starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in front suspension top mounts

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 24 Jul 2015 113,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,717 miles

EML light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front no plate damaged

slight play in offside front steering

Fail 29 May 2012 100,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 100,364 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,593 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 93,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,489 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,792 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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Y259 BAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y259 BAA, 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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Y259 BAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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