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Y601 YBP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,334 mi
Last recorded120,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 YBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,334 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,404 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 112,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2015 107,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,990 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,903 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)

suspension components corroded,rear brake pads wearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,485 miles

brake discs and pads wearing front tyres worn on edges coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 73,485 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs +pads wearing,front tyres wearing on edges,coil springs corroded,

passengers window not going up

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 51,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 35,049 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 YBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y601 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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