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Y512 LCD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 89,928 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front suspension top mountings slight lift

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

offside front and offside rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

offside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,247 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front anti roll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

offside front and offside rear brake backing plates starting to rust

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,444 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front top suspension mountings slight lift

offside front and offside rear brake backing plates starting to rust

rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,175 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front top suspension mountings slight lift

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside steering track rod end slight play

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,958 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,955 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket small cracks

check rear inner brake pads

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,853 miles

rear brake pads low.

wear in both bottom ball joints.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,299 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer braket broken

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,299 miles

centre exhaust silencer braket broken

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,076 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,846 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,324 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,730 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,732 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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Y512 LCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y512 LCD, 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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What year was Y512 LCD registered?

Y512 LCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y512 LCD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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