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Y526 NJA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 NJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,878 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 62,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 53,810 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 53,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,693 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 49,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,311 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 43,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 40,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 40,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 38,988 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,506 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,207 miles

offside wiper starting to spilt

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 641,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,654 miles

o/s/ side repeater lense missing

Pass 5 May 2006 15,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y526 NJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y526 NJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y526 NJA registered?

Y526 NJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y526 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 NJA shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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