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Y611 JNK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,024 mi
Last recorded147,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 JNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 147,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 147,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 139,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 139,173 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 131,168 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 131,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 124,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,743 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 119,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 108,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,361 miles

eml on

o/s/r slight binding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,984 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,984 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,285 miles

Both body sill panels have had plastic body filler applied to them.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both body sill panels have had plastic body filler applied to them.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,631 miles

no load engine revs erratic

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,025 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,025 miles

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

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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Y611 JNK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y611 JNK, 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 Y611 JNK registered?

Y611 JNK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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