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Y452 MNB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,403 mi
Last recorded92,403 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 MNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,403 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 92,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,577 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2017 76,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,462 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns & os (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 61,465 miles

Modification to open boot manually from inside of vehicle

Nearside front tyre is heavily cracked

Offside rear tyre is heavily cracked

Fail 6 May 2014 61,470 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Modification to open boot manually from inside of vehicle

Nearside front tyre is heavily cracked

Offside rear tyre is heavily cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 60,269 miles

n/f tyre sidewall minor damage

o/s rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 7 May 2013 60,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

n/f tyre sidewall minor damage

o/s rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2012 57,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 53,975 miles

n/s/f tyre has a gash in its outer sw/wall but not down to cords

Fail 5 May 2011 53,975 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a gash in its outer sw/wall but not down to cords

Pass 6 May 2010 49,505 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front number plate cracked

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 May 2009 46,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ft tyres have cuts in side wall

Pass 21 May 2008 40,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,570 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 29,832 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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Y452 MNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y452 MNB, 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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Y452 MNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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