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Y469 LBL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,903 mi
Last recorded130,903 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,590 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 106,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroding & lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing more

o/s inner cv gaitor slight leak

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroding & lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing more

o/s inner cv gaitor slight leak

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,210 miles

engine oil level is currently at the minimum mark

nearside headlight glass is condensated

slight play in both ends of the steering rack

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 28 Feb 2009 70,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,149 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

tracking adjustment recomemded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,149 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tracking adjustment recomemded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,039 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate split

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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Y469 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y469 LBL, 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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Y469 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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