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Y633 DDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,510 mi
Last recorded112,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,510 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at end (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separating out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at end (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 108,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 103,315 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,976 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 80,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,919 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,390 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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Y633 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y633 DDJ, 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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Y633 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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