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Y494 JAF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 JAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

free play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 30 Nov 2023 118,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

free play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

free play in both top strut mounts

nearside handbrake cable worn

Fail 24 Nov 2022 113,305 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

free play in both top strut mounts

nearside handbrake cable worn

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

free play in both top strut mounts

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2021 106,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps slightly discoloured

free play in both top strut mounts

handbrake has long travel

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust fractured to silencer

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

free play in both front top strut mounts

rear axle corroded quite badly

Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

free play in both front top strut mounts

rear axle corroded quite badly

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 94,063 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

free play in both front strut top mounts

rear axle quite badly corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 87,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 87,817 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 82,923 miles

all four tyres very close to limit and perished

both rear inner sills corroded

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

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 5 May 2016 78,744 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 73,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,652 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 2 May 2013 63,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 63,160 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 59,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,813 miles

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

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 5 May 2009 43,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,285 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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Y494 JAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y494 JAF, 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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Y494 JAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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