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Y537 NNC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,147 mi
Last recorded140,147 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 NNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 140,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 140,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs rusting

Fail 15 Sep 2021 130,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs rusting

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Rear coil springs rusting

exhaust rusting

outer sills rusting

Pass 22 May 2019 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust rusting

sills rusting at rear

Fail 22 May 2019 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust rusting

sills rusting at rear

Pass 2 May 2018 116,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyre valves cracking

exhaust rusting

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 23 May 2017 112,732 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel filter damp

slight movement in top strut mounts

some brake pipes starting to rust under plastic coating

Pass 21 May 2016 107,493 miles

front to rear and rear arm brake pipes starting to rust under plastic coating

slight movement in front top strut mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking up slightly.

some brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 96,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking up slightly.

some brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Pass 28 May 2014 88,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 May 2014 88,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 81,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,013 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 76,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 10 May 2011 69,926 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2009 55,461 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 55,461 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,649 miles

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

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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Y537 NNC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y537 NNC, 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 Y537 NNC registered?

Y537 NNC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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