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Y36 NJA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 NJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 134,707 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 134,554 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 106,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 106,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,147 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,024 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,914 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,914 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,072 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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Y36 NJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y36 NJA, 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 Y36 NJA registered?

Y36 NJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y36 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y36 NJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y36 NJA have outstanding finance?

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