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Y366 YGJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play in both front top strut top mounts

front anti roll bar drop links and mounting bushes worn

rear axle corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 80,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play in both front top strut top mounts

front anti roll bar drop links and mounting bushes worn

rear axle corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 75,465 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

various rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 75,465 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 70,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 3 May 2017 70,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2016 66,209 miles

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 66,208 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,505 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both sides rear brake dust plates corroding with age

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,505 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both sides rear brake dust plates corroding with age

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,074 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,074 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,876 miles

front discs some corrosion

o/s/r backplate some corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,876 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs some corrosion

o/s/r backplate some corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,532 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,968 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,596 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight binding rear brakes

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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Y366 YGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y366 YGJ, 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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Y366 YGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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