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Y592 YJW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,464 mi
Last recorded106,464 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 YJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,232 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed to erratic (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,005 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,655 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine check light on

traction control/ steering system warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,696 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 69,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,518 miles

Corrosion on both rear n/s front to rear & both fronts

Emissions warning light on

Exhaust mount broken but still secure

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,515 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on both rear n/s front to rear & both fronts

Emissions warning light on

Exhaust mount broken but still secure

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,130 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,125 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,881 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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Y592 YJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y592 YJW, 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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Y592 YJW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y592 YJW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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