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Y484 RBU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,701 mi
Last recorded103,701 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 RBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

cat noisy

Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

cat noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,910 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%N (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 94,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE WORN INNER EDGE WORN UNEVEN (BALD) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%N (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 74,042 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,990 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 40,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,433 miles

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

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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Y484 RBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y484 RBU, 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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Y484 RBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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