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Y342 DCL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 DCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,087 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 92,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,328 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads. (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Especially n/s. (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracked but no cords visible.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 82,920 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracked but no cords visible.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boyh front and offside rear tyre showing signs of wear on inner edges

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,969 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

engine management light is on

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and starting to deteriate and crack

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,472 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,469 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,228 miles

centre exhaust section in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,698 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,441 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 48,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

torsion bar and bushes wearing.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,568 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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Y342 DCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y342 DCL, 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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Y342 DCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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