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Y341 LCB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY341 LCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 70,487 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 56,211 miles

Front tyres close to limits

Pass 3 May 2019 49,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,091 miles

Both suspension top mounts have lift. Both outer c/v boots perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,556 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,395 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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Y341 LCB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y341 LCB, 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 Y341 LCB registered?

Y341 LCB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y341 LCB safe to buy?

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