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Y383 NJX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,151 mi
Last recorded111,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 NJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,151 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 111,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,110 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,096 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure behind cat clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,995 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 108,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,429 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 105,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,732 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,895 miles

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 98,895 miles

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

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

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,623 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 92,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 90,038 miles

STRONG ADVICE = Brake pedal spungy / reservior damp with fluid

both front discs heavily lipped & corroded on inner faces

osr brake binding slightly / play in both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers / exhaust deteriorating /

Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

STRONG ADVICE = Brake pedal spungy / reservior damp with fluid

both front discs heavily lipped & corroded on inner faces

osr brake binding slightly / play in both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers / exhaust deteriorating /

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,720 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc's showing signs of corrosion

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2010 58,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 58,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,267 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 50,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,204 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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Y383 NJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y383 NJX, 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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Y383 NJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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