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Y603 YBP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,125 mi
Last recorded171,125 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 YBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 171,125 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 171,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 166,379 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 166,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 164,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 158,055 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 157,965 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 149,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 147,755 miles

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

exhaust emission gases only just got within tolerances

offside front tyre has numerous small cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2014 147,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust emission gases only just got within tolerances

offside front tyre has numerous small cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2013 142,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 142,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,299 miles

Oil leak

fuel straps are slightly corroded

rear discs are worn

service indicator on tell tale

Fail 27 Jul 2012 132,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel straps are slightly corroded

rear discs are worn

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 2 Aug 2011 126,224 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)

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

osr brake nipple has brake fluid on it no leaks found

Fail 1 Aug 2011 126,189 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

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

osr brake nipple has brake fluid on it no leaks found

Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,548 miles

ALL TYRESA DISPLAYING CRACKING IN TREAD

FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 117,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,250 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 109,283 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 109,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,570 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 98,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 76,659 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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Y603 YBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y603 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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Y603 YBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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