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Y61 HRB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 HRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,888 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,425 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 120,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

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

Rear brake discs backing plates corroded and worn

Fail 16 Feb 2021 117,330 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs backing plates corroded and worn

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,182 miles

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

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

n/s front too rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 104,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s front too rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting corroded

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 97,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 92,467 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 92,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,394 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,928 miles

All tyres worn on the edges close to limit

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

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,928 miles

All tyres worn on the edges close to limit

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,928 miles

There is a cut in the n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,232 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,204 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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Y61 HRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y61 HRB, 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 Y61 HRB registered?

Y61 HRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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