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Y536 RTD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 RTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 116,176 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,383 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,520 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST LOSE CENTRE AREA (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT ANTI ROLLBARS/LINKS ...

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,150 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,947 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,920 miles

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

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,417 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 65,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,039 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,940 miles

both rear brakes binding slightley

Fail 31 Oct 2008 45,493 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,493 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 39,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,769 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 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RTD, 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 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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