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Y336 OJM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,171 mi
Last recorded106,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY336 OJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,171 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,727 miles

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)

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

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhuast rattle

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,292 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,408 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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Y336 OJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y336 OJM, 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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What year was Y336 OJM registered?

Y336 OJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y336 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y336 OJM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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