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Y584 LPT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY584 LPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hazard warning light switch sticking

Fail 15 Nov 2017 131,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

hazard warning light switch sticking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 129,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,208 miles

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

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,764 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,618 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

front and rear number plates faded but can still be read

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,659 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,951 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine managment light illuminated

osf door hinge loose

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 96,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine managment light illuminated

osf door hinge loose

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 87,955 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,039 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,464 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre side wall damaged

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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Y584 LPT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y584 LPT, 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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Y584 LPT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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