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Y483 PCJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,979 mi
Last recorded51,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 PCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 51,956 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 49,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,036 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

centre exhaust welds broken - exhaust still supported

headlamps becoming cloudy

Fail 23 Feb 2018 42,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

centre exhaust welds broken - exhaust still supported

headlamps becoming cloudy

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,351 miles

Offside offside headlamp dip beam pattern deteriorating

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

some deterioration at front and rear brake discs (lack of use) -- not excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2017 31,351 miles

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

Offside offside headlamp dip beam pattern deteriorating

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

some deterioration at front and rear brake discs (lack of use) -- not excessive

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,026 miles

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

clamps deteriorating on center exhaust joiner sleeve

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,675 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,529 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting welds broken but exhaust weight supported

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,705 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust mount welds broken but exhaust weight still supported

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle bushes worn and split

Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,049 miles

Off side mirror surround damged.Glass is cracked,but is secure.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly siezing

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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Y483 PCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y483 PCJ, 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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Y483 PCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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