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Y441 YJE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,784 mi
Last recorded128,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY441 YJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,843 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 125,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,014 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chips in windscreen

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 124,013 miles

All direction indicators not working stalk not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut X3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dipstick tube broken and missing part (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chips in windscreen

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,506 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (exhaust not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,380 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 120,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,370 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,691 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 53,355 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,257 miles

both rear tyres worn v/low on tread, both perished and nail in tread of nsr advise change asap

middle box exhaust adrift from bracket

oil level on minimum

osf indicator bulb fading

resistance felt when rear wheels are spun, advise brakes stripped,checked, cleaned and re-fitted

small split in auxillary drive 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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Y441 YJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y441 YJE, 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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Y441 YJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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