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Y403 OTL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,336 mi
Last recorded94,336 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 OTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 90,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 87,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 82,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint. (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 May 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint. (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 79,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 76,080 miles

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

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

near side front steering arm has slight play

Fail 28 May 2015 76,080 miles

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

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

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

near side front steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 May 2015 76,077 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Aerial base split (may cause water ingress)

Battery cover damaged

Boot lid interior trim not fitted

Exhaust back box poorly modified

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front grill damaged

Front number plate damaged

Headlining coming away

Mirror adjuster switch broken

NSF OSR wheel center cap logos missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pipe disconnected from air filter housing

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

Undertray held on by tie wraps

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

arm rest lid latch broken

rear ashtray lid broken off

Pass 7 May 2014 71,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,440 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,357 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 68,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 55,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,624 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,624 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 1 May 2009 45,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,171 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

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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Y403 OTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 Y403 OTL, 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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Y403 OTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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