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Y357 LDG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 LDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,993 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2017 120,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,737 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 116,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,710 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

center exhaust pipe mount detached from weld

n/s inner steering rack joint has play in

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

center exhaust pipe mount detached from weld

n/s inner steering rack joint has play in

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,288 miles

n/s inner steering rack joint play

o/s/f indicator faded

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 84,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s inner steering rack joint play

o/s/f indicator faded

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,393 miles

e m l light on

n/s steering rack joint movement

o/s/f indicator faded

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2010 68,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e m l light on

n/s steering rack joint movement

o/s/f indicator faded

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,414 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,980 miles

front brake pads worn

front indicator bulbs faded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 38,361 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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Y357 LDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y357 LDG, 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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Y357 LDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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