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Y357 MJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,569 mi
Last recorded109,569 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge both

all exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 68,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,422 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 44,315 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 MJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y357 MJO, 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 Y357 MJO registered?

Y357 MJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y357 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 MJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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