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Y381 MJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 MJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,738 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 118,738 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 108,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play o/s/f drumstick

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,241 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front disc's slightly worn on inner faces

rear disc's slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,915 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 70,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Advise nearside headlamp lens missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,639 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure. †Tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,704 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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Y381 MJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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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Y381 MJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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