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Y484 YJE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 YJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,361 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers worn

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,187 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 8 Feb 2019 111,187 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,624 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,803 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

hub caps fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

hub caps fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,137 miles

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Hub caps fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,137 miles

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

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Hub caps fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,309 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,426 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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Y484 YJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y484 YJE, 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 YJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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