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Y277 JUJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,326 mi
Last recorded101,326 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 JUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,588 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 96,588 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 96,588 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 94,616 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,837 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,430 miles

fuel flap is very difficult to open

Fail 19 Sep 2011 76,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel flap is very difficult to open

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,312 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,312 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,707 miles

bonnet release lever broken

engine under tray poorly secured

front and rear number plates poor condition

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 1 Aug 2008 57,707 miles

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

bonnet release lever broken

engine under tray poorly secured

front and rear number plates poor condition

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,056 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,698 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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Y277 JUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y277 JUJ, 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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What year was Y277 JUJ registered?

Y277 JUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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