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Y436 LBL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 128,294 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 128,292 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to EML lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil level below min

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 124,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 124,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,042 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2015 101,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,564 miles

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside of steering rack

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,172 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,469 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y436 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y436 LBL, 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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Y436 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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