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Y626 JRO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,139 mi
Last recorded139,139 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 JRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 139,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,694 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2023 134,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides Front ( no pattern) (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security smart repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 123,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill plus outer sill damaged badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,462 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2020 109,462 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,598 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

offside outer sill panel damaged

Fail 16 May 2018 103,598 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

offside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Play in the steering rack

oil leak from around the engine

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Play in the steering rack

oil leak from around the engine

Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre under pressure

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,395 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,343 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,977 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,050 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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Y626 JRO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y626 JRO, 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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Y626 JRO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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