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Y448 WDO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 WDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 17 Oct 2017 106,251 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sills covered in duct tape preventing inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper flex (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,535 miles

boot area not checked

front brake discs worn corroding, pads not checked

metal brake pipes corroding(Not checked properly due to protcetive coating & above covers)

o/s n/s bottom arm bushes cracking, unbonding

o/s outer sill damaged, corroding, body filler evident

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,531 miles

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

boot area not checked

front brake discs worn corroding, pads not checked

metal brake pipes corroding(Not checked properly due to protcetive coating & above covers)

o/s n/s bottom arm bushes cracking, unbonding

o/s outer sill damaged, corroding, body filler evident

rear brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,566 miles

both rear tyres low and stepped on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn in centre

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,566 miles

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

both rear tyres low and stepped on inner edges

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn in centre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,137 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)

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

EML on

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

Pass 23 May 2011 69,966 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 69,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2010 64,514 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 64,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,804 miles

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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Y448 WDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y448 WDO, 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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Y448 WDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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