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Y319 JCY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,799 mi
Last recorded88,799 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 JCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear all pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edges and deteriorated in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 84,663 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))

brake wear indicator on ( broken wire)

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,866 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))

brake wear indicator on ( broken wire)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,967 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,967 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 May 2013 52,557 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 52,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,727 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

front wipers split

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,727 miles

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)

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

front wipers split

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,917 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2010 33,418 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,424 miles

Front grill damaged and slightly loose.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 31,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,812 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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Y319 JCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y319 JCY, 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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Y319 JCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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