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Y353 BOH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,584 mi
Last recorded122,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 BOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,584 miles

EML Light on, Engine

Emission's Poor, Co

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,457 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Emission's Poor, Co,

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front lower bumper damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2020 117,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front lower bumper damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,798 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 115,784 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 8 Sep 2017 106,554 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 106,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,602 miles

Front anti-roll bar (D) bushes have slightly play

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated slightly.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 98,602 miles

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

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

E.M.L

Front anti-roll bar (D) bushes have slightly play

Nearside Rear deteriorated slight

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,535 miles

E,M,L

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E,M,L

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated slightly

under tray insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,561 miles

E,M,L on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E,M,L on

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

centre exhaust mounting broken.

offside front brake disc pitted slightly on inside face.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken.

offside front brake disc pitted slightly on inside face.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,106 miles

E M L Light on

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,226 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 48,206 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre outer wall cracked and perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,787 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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Y353 BOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y353 BOH, 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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Y353 BOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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