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Y601 BFS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 BFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge not working

Fail 7 Jan 2022 99,700 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge not working

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 99,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

oil pressure warning lamp flashing

tachometer fuel gauge and speedometer not working

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,139 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,139 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,195 miles

Exhaust centre mounting corroded through !

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

Front brakes slightly sticky !

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Incorparated brake pipe running to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Incorparated brake pipe running to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust centre mounting corroded through !

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

Front brakes slightly sticky !

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Incorparated brake pipe running to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,083 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Fail 6 Jul 2015 92,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,492 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,492 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,318 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust secure

front tyres are worn on inner shoulders and cracking slightly

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,897 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,855 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,855 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 17 May 2010 61,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 61,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,466 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 57,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs partially corrodded on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,003 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 495,263 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 49,526 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,148 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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Y601 BFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 Y601 BFS, 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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Y601 BFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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