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Y288 EDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,917 mi
Last recorded108,917 miles
Recorded on25 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2025 108,917 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 105,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,265 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,962 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

miner oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2019 94,961 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust bracket broke

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front cv gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,711 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating small cracks on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

central exhaust mount/bracket deteriorated corrosion system still adequately supported

check engine light on

slight wear/corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line from flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating small cracks on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

central exhaust mount/bracket deteriorated corrosion system still adequately supported

check engine light on

slight wear/corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,014 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns wiper juddering & smearing slightly

os handbrake effciency low on rbt

osf tyre splitting

Fail 16 Aug 2014 67,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

ns wiper juddering & smearing slightly

os handbrake effciency low on rbt

osf tyre splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,760 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 60,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broke but still secure

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,348 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,501 miles

front and rear brake pads approaching limit

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 46,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,478 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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Y288 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y288 EDJ, 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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Y288 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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