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Y315 NLE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 NLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,324 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,615 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre running off on inside

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,613 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all on offside (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front strongly advised tyre cracking inner sidewall and cut to cords in tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised runn off inner shoulder close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside body sill indented at rear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front screen chipped near side

near side rear and off side front tyre valves cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,821 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on inner tread and perishing. 205/55/16

offside rear tyre starting to perish around inner wall.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,818 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 63,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,259 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 29,730 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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Y315 NLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLE, 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 Y315 NLE registered?

Y315 NLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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