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Y373 LHT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,065 mi
Last recorded126,065 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 LHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2021 126,065 miles

Emissions not tested catalyst broken inside (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 114,453 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,155 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,456 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,154 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,021 miles

both rear tyres close to wear limit

front number plate cracked

small crack in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,680 miles

both rear tyres out or shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,966 miles

front lower outer sills damage

front number plate cracked

n/s/f steering arm knuckle slight wear

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,705 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads low

gear box has a oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in both front top mount

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads low

gear box has a oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

slight play in both front top mount

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,306 miles

front discs lipped and worn and pads getting low

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,628 miles

n/s/r passenger seatbelt not tested due to child seat. †front brake discs inner faces corroding/pitting. †o/s/f tyre tread 2mm/bald on shoulders. †front & o/s/r brakes slightly restricted movement.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

n/s/r passenger seatbelt not tested due to child seat. †front brake discs inner faces corroding/pitting. †o/s/f tyre tread 2mm/bald on shoulders. †front & o/s/r brakes slightly restricted movement.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,162 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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Y373 LHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y373 LHT, 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 Y373 LHT registered?

Y373 LHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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