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Y331 DEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 DEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 120,424 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,266 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 114,266 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 105,357 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

Fail 22 May 2017 105,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre bald and distorted on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,241 miles

N/S/F & BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH PERISHING

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,050 miles

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

signs of o/s/f tyre fouling bodywork at full lock

slight play at n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,495 miles

exhaust centre coupling clamps corroded

signs of tyre touching inner arch on full lock

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre coupling clamps corroded

signs of tyre touching inner arch on full lock

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,027 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

signs of tyre rubbing inner arch on lock

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,776 miles

advice - front screen has damage not in sweeping area (n/s)

Pass 12 May 2007 50,536 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 39,854 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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Y331 DEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y331 DEP, 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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Y331 DEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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