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Y58 NJA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 NJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 99,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill scabby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 96,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,328 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,123 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,123 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front registration plate marked

marks in windscreen

nearside front seat belt slightly fraying

offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer walls heavilly cracking

reverse light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front registration plate marked

marks in windscreen

nearside front seat belt slightly fraying

offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer walls heavilly cracking

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,121 miles

reverse light not working

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

Oil leak

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2013 74,118 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls cracking

reverse light not working

drivers door missing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,583 miles

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

Oil leak

marks in windscreen

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,518 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

marks in windscreen

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,720 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,584 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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Y58 NJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 Y58 NJA, 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 Y58 NJA registered?

Y58 NJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y58 NJA safe to buy?

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