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Y381 LNT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 LNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,628 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 83,614 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 80,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,908 miles

n/s/f ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre is approaching the limit

n/s/r tyre is approaching the limit

Fail 15 Sep 2007 51,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low and tread starting to lift

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,632 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low and tread starting to lift

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,393 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 34,393 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

o/s wing repeater slightly insecure

rear brake pads worn

slight damage to o/s and n/s outer sills

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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Y381 LNT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y381 LNT, 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 Y381 LNT registered?

Y381 LNT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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