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Y567 LNB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 LNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,594 miles

Emissions not tested unable to control idle speed and has intermitant misfire (7.3.A.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear most bushes on front arms (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,644 miles

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

slight play in o/s axial ball joint on steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,499 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

emmisions failed due to no control of engine speed via throttle pedal

slight play in o/s axial ball joint on steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2015 964,762 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported

traction warning light on

Fail 19 Jan 2015 96,462 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported

traction warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,084 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,405 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

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

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,887 miles

front brake discs excessivly corroded on inner faces.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 59,887 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs excessivly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,862 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 53,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,562 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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Y567 LNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y567 LNB, 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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Y567 LNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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