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Y61 XOG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 XOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 123,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 122,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,949 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,939 miles

Emissions not tested revs can not be held at correct speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 114,920 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 114,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,546 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,546 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,665 miles

main beam switch faulty

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

main beam switch failed during test then worked all right,when repeatedly tried.

n/s/f head light has condensation.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,132 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,038 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 XOG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOG, 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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Y61 XOG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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