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Y551 LGR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,456 mi
Last recorded103,456 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 LGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 103,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 103,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf, osf to rear, nsf to rear, osr/nsr covered in grease at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,904 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2019 98,904 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,421 miles

ALL UNDER BODY BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,417 miles

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

ALL UNDER BODY BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,381 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

injection cleaner

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2016 80,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes covered in grease

injection cleaner

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 71,961 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 67,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,880 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 59,928 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 59,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 49,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,047 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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Y551 LGR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y551 LGR, 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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Y551 LGR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y551 LGR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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