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Y281 RCR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 RCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 110,689 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,245 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Strut top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Strut top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,827 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 9 Sep 2013 83,759 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,380 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,380 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,780 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,852 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

front and rear number plates discolouring

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,637 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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Y281 RCR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 Y281 RCR, 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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Y281 RCR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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