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Y437 VOH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 VOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,868 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside front top mount slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,175 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre feathered on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,958 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,156 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,700 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 74,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads are ok, but front brake discs are very rusty on inner surfaces

Rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,464 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,454 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,873 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,866 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,938 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,927 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 67,096 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,501 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 125,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 105,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 87,058 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 19 May 2006 71,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 71,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VOH, 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 VOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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