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Y301 PHN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,573 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure securing clamps broken on back box to centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box to centre pipe clamp broken but no leak from exhaust

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box to centre pipe clamp broken but no leak from exhaust

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,433 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,585 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,011 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 40,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light iluuimnated.

Pass 20 May 2011 32,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2011 32,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 28,340 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 28,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 25,106 miles

two frout s/absorber covers strarting ot split

two rear tyres strating to crack on side walls

Pass 28 May 2008 21,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,376 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)

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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Y301 PHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y301 PHN, 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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Y301 PHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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