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Y395 FCU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,105 mi
Last recorded140,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 FCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 140,105 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 127,746 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp indicating fault

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2018 127,337 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp indicating fault

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,585 miles

front discs heavily corroded x2

metal sections of brake flexi-hoses corroded

os rack end worn(BORDERLINE)!!

rear tyres 2-3mm in places x2

slight play in ns rack end

slight play in osf strutt top mount

Fail 6 Jan 2015 106,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs heavily corroded x2

metal sections of brake flexi-hoses corroded

os rack end worn(BORDERLINE)!!

rear tyres 2-3mm in places x2

slight play in ns rack end

slight play in osf strutt top mount

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,132 miles

3rd brake light broken

all brake pipes rear corroded

both front rack ends have play in them osf is thy worst BORDERLINE

both front strut top mounts have lots of play in them

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,858 miles

both rear brakes binding

osf rack end has play in it

osf track rod very slight leak of grease

rear brakes 20%

Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,719 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding

osf rack end has play in it

osf track rod very slight leak of grease

rear brakes 20%

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,208 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,557 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,557 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 71,503 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,658 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyre walls perishing

o/s wiper blade rubber torn

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre walls perishing

o/s wiper blade rubber torn

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,718 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,175 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 60,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,370 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 54,351 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,411 miles

front disc inner faces corroded!!!!!!!!!!!!

front pads ns 80% worn!!!!!!!

nsf tyre on legal limit!!!!!!!!!*******

nsr pad close to limit!!!!!!!!!!1

nsr wheel slight binding!!!!!!!!!!!!!

osf tyre close to limit!!!!!!!!!!!

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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Y395 FCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y395 FCU, 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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Y395 FCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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