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Y322 GHU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 GHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 118,083 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine check light on

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,400 miles

EML on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,400 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily worn and split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

eml lamp 'on'

Fail 22 Aug 2016 95,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting collapsed and rear section loose and swinging on front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid tank empty ? (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily worn and split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

eml lamp 'on'

Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre exhaust mount rotten/fractured

EML warning 'on'

Engine breather disconnected/ broken

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

Front tyres heavily scrubbed due to steering fault

Offside Rear flat on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mount defective

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mount defective

EML 'on'

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slow starting, suspect battery to be in poor condition.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,923 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (suspect tyre casing fault developing)

significant wear in nearside steering rack/steering arm ball joint

Fail 28 Aug 2013 79,923 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (suspect tyre casing fault developing)

significant wear in nearside steering rack/steering arm ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,614 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,124 miles

rear brake discs corroed aroud edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,857 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,890 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,811 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 33,972 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 30,176 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 GHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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