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Y439 JNP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 JNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 106,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion offside sill

front brake pads getting low

movement both sides front strut top mountings

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

play both sides steering arm joints

rear registration plate deteriorated

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,679 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 94,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,477 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS lamp illuminating

rear tyres wearing

slight play nearside steering arm joint

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,520 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight play nearside steering arm joint

Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight play nearside steering arm joint

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,883 miles

evidence of offside rear brake disc getting hot

imbalance and variation front brakes

play nearside steering arm joint

rear tyre wearing

slight cut nearside front flexible brake hose

Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

evidence of offside rear brake disc getting hot

imbalance and variation front brakes

play nearside steering arm joint

rear tyre wearing

slight cut nearside front flexible brake hose

Pass 5 May 2009 84,471 miles

exhaust centre mounting adrift

front tyres worn

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight play both side sreering arms

Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,436 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mounting adrift

front tyres worn

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight play both side sreering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,302 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

offside wiper poor

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

wear offside front upper strut mount

Pass 1 May 2007 69,203 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,636 miles

rear tyres worn low

slight cut in nearside front flexy hose

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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Y439 JNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y439 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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Y439 JNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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