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Y307 AOB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 AOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,425 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 108,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 102,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,659 miles

emits slight blue smoke after idling for test time

Fail 7 Mar 2014 90,654 miles

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

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

emits slight blue smoke after idling for test time

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,570 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 78,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 69,872 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 69,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 66,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 59,127 miles

offside front side position lamp not illuminating brightly

Fail 5 Jan 2008 59,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front side position lamp not illuminating brightly

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,985 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y307 AOB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y307 AOB, 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 Y307 AOB registered?

Y307 AOB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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