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Y311 UTR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,774 mi
Last recorded126,774 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 UTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,774 miles

Front headlamp lenses yellowing

Nearside Front indicator lense cover missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 126,774 miles

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

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

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

EML is on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre worn bald inner and outer edge

nearside indicator lens missing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 113,886 miles

handbrake is on 16%

middle section of exhaust bracket is broken exhaust is still supported

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on inner and outter edges of faces of dicsc

nearside front tyre is low on outter edge of tread wearing low inner tread

nearside outter still is damaged

nearside rear tyre is perishing sightly wearing on inner tread

offside rear brake is binding sightly

Fail 29 May 2015 113,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside outter still is damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

middle section of exhaust bracket is broken exhaust is still supported

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on inner and outter edges of faces of dicsc

nearside front headlamp patten is weak

nearside front tyre is low on outter edge of tread wearing low inner tread

nearside rear tyre is perishing sightly wearing on inner tread

offside rear brake is binding sightly

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,290 miles

Both dip beams VERY weak

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit 205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,290 miles

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

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

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

Both dip beams VERY weak

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit 205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 106,672 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/FRONT SEAT BELT STORK COVER BROKEN

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cover loose

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 98,734 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cover loose

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,565 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 88,565 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in n/s/front wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2009 79,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2008 68,300 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 68,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 59,586 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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Y311 UTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y311 UTR, 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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Y311 UTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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