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Y264 PES

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,227 mi
Last recorded117,227 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 PES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,227 miles

BONNET RELEASE LEVER INSECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))

SIGN OF COOLANT STAINS FRONT OF ENGINE

Fail 19 Sep 2018 117,226 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BONNET RELEASE LEVER INSECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))

SIGN OF COOLANT STAINS FRONT OF ENGINE

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracked & perished along tread

Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracked & perished along tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,233 miles

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

a time delay was found from when the service pedal was pressed to when the stop lamps lit up

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

MIL is on

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

a time delay was found from when the service pedal was pressed to when the stop lamps lit up

offside rear brake is slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,442 miles

both rear brakes are slightly binding

offside front and rear tyres are cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,997 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 95,994 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 91,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,722 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,819 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 69,819 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 62,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,611 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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Y264 PES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y264 PES, 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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Y264 PES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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