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Y536 JNU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,980 mi
Last recorded86,980 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 JNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,980 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 86,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,278 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 84,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,576 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 79,576 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,607 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 62,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 61,638 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 56,889 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 53,437 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 May 2013 53,436 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 49,566 miles

SRS light on

both front tyre treads cracked

middle exhaust bracket weld broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 46,876 miles

both front tyres cracking

movement in both front shock top mountings

Fail 14 May 2011 46,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking

movement in both front shock top mountings

Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,772 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,772 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,904 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 35,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 29,325 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 29,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 24,297 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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Y536 JNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y536 JNU, 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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Y536 JNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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