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Y315 NBT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 NBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 137,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on outer edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 134,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,530 miles

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

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

centre heatshield loose but not insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2019 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre heatshield loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light ON (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 119,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light ON (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Light ON (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. Yellow Chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Normal Blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wiper Blade Worn 21" Normal Blade

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,359 miles

deterioration of brake disc faces

tyre tread wear - approaching depth markers

Fail 10 Nov 2017 115,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

deterioration of brake disc faces

tyre tread wear - approaching depth markers

Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight Play At N/S/F + O/S/F Steering Rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight Play At N/S/F + O/S/F Steering Rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 104,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight Corrosion To Fuel Tank Straps

Slight Play In N/S/F + O/S/F Steering Rack And Arms

Fail 21 Nov 2015 104,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge - 205 55 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Lower Arm Yellow Chalked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight Corrosion To Fuel Tank Straps

Slight Play In N/S/F + O/S/F Steering Rack And Arms

Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 98,561 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 89,454 miles

Advise O/S/F wiper blade worn.21"

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 89,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Advise O/S/F wiper blade worn.21"

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 79,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Sep 2012 79,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,558 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 49,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,874 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,028 miles

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

osf checkstrap on door insecure

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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Y315 NBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y315 NBT, 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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Y315 NBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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