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Y353 NLE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,310 mi
Last recorded63,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 NLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 63,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,215 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,969 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,238 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,238 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,430 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,427 miles

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

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

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 NLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y353 NLE registered?

Y353 NLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y353 NLE safe to buy?

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