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Y404 LFJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,919 mi
Last recorded87,919 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 LFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 85,757 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area of driver's window screen wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,812 miles

all four suspension springs rusty

car was very wet when tested

head lights poor

indicators deteriorating

plastic brake pipe covers blistering front brakes wearing low and discs rusty all round

screen damaged

slight wear in front suspension arms and front anti roll bar links

some wear in anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brakes and brake discs rusty

head lights dull

springs and suspension arms rusty

underside rusty

brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brakes and brake discs rusty

head lights dull

springs and suspension arms rusty

underside rusty

brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight pattern poor

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,269 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 67,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,897 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 33,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y404 LFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y404 LFJ, 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 Y404 LFJ registered?

Y404 LFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y404 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y404 LFJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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