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Y615 NHJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 NHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 123,229 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 123,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill ares (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,097 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 119,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect colour (0.1 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,976 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 111,976 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner 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 Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

age related cracking to both rear tyres

damage to near side outer sill

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Oct 2013 101,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

age related cracking to both rear tyres

damage to near side outer sill

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2013 101,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

age related cracking to both rear tyres

damage to near side outer sill

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,849 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front tyres bald inner edges

n/s inner c/v split

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f inner tyre wall split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,088 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,821 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 89,812 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 82,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 72,824 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,371 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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Y615 NHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y615 NHJ, 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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Y615 NHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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