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Y259 RBR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 RBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 127,425 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Service brake pedal little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2021 127,419 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,877 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

footbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2019 122,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,937 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 117,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,468 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 113,466 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 96,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,028 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,639 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 RBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBR, 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 RBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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