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Y407 NBT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,703 mi
Last recorded94,703 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 NBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front headlights tinted.

Both rear lights tinted.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 93,104 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,593 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 84,306 miles

Exhaust sitting close to fuel tank

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2018 84,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust sitting close to fuel tank

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2018 84,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,050 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,301 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 54,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,589 miles

Centre boot light not working

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,926 miles

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

possible centre stop light not working - wiring not visible

Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

possible centre stop light not working - wiring not visible

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,350 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 40,350 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,407 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,952 miles

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

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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Y407 NBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y407 NBT, 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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Y407 NBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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