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Y486 LCW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,407 mi
Last recorded146,407 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 146,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Offside rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,614 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 134,511 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated, centre sleeve broken but still supported

Fail 25 Jun 2018 134,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated, centre sleeve broken but still supported

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,908 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak Oil leak from the engine area ()

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

Fail 31 May 2017 124,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,333 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,006 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,470 miles

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

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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Y486 LCW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y486 LCW, 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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Y486 LCW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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