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Y295 HLS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 HLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 101,336 miles

Emissions not tested Abandoned due to exessive smoke and engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/ inner sill along length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill along length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

EML light on

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,044 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,026 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating emissions test could cause damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2017 87,383 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 87,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,435 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 79,308 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,851 miles

n/s/f tyre worn in the inside

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,773 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,994 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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Y295 HLS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y295 HLS, 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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Y295 HLS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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