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Y322 JRO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 JRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 106,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is just legal on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 100,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is just legal on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,150 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,745 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESP (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (rear Body kit Mount) (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,420 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,549 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 56,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 40,277 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 JRO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y322 JRO, 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 JRO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y322 JRO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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