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Y466 NOY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 NOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 106,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 106,272 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front suspension arm where front bush mounts marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe where connects to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where bottom suspension mounts front bush dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp fixing broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering arm end on inner part of rack (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,000 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

SURFACE RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,756 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,756 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,421 miles

front both indicators slight discoloured

front both sides upper mcpherson struts have slight play

off side front cv boot deterioated

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,421 miles

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

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

front both indicators slight discoloured

front both sides upper mcpherson struts have slight play

off side front cv boot deterioated

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,855 miles

Oil leak

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

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

eml on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,237 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 35,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,998 miles

both rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front tyre is perished on side wall

slightly deteriorated rear reg plate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,924 miles

brake lights did not work at first but then started working

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,842 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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Y466 NOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y466 NOY, 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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Y466 NOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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