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Y409 JCD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 JCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 85,819 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 85,801 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,827 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 3 May 2018 82,786 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,236 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 79,207 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has a slight oil leak

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,173 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 63,354 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 58,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,546 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

front and rear brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,224 miles

Traction control light on.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 54,224 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

tracktion control warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,412 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condishion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate in poor con

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,439 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,659 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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Y409 JCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y409 JCD, 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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Y409 JCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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