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Y322 ERU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

135,930 mi
Last recorded135,930 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens needs cleaning...poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens needs cleaning...poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate is corroded

Offside Front headlamp has a small chip on lower edge

Offside Front inner door handle is broken..not affecting operation

Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,278 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp aim poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake hoses

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,239 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp beam pattern poor

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 127,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front head lamp beam pattern poor

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,058 miles

Both top bush or bearing has free play

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

Hazard switch sticking

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,058 miles

Emissions not tested Temperature warning light came on during emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both top bush or bearing has free play

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

Hazard switch sticking

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 120,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp is a European type and has a kick up to the right which we have temporary corrected with tape, but this should be replaced Also

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp lens is faded heavily, recommend replacement

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine still fast idles erratically, recommend further investigation

Fail 14 Dec 2019 120,091 miles

Emissions not tested unable to stay idle between 2500 and 3000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup is on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 116,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,226 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,892 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,537 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disks lipped

Fail 23 Jul 2014 83,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disks lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,786 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,785 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,801 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 48,801 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 41,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,161 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,774 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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Y322 ERU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 Y322 ERU, 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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Y322 ERU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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