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Y437 JNP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 JNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 9,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 99,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,583 miles

Handbrake efficiency lower on O/S/R

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Handbrake efficiency lower on O/S/R

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,662 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished in treads

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished in treads

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,102 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light on and engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,297 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,297 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,658 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,137 miles

tread uneven in rear tyres

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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Y437 JNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y437 JNP, 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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Y437 JNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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