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Y634 YMO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,000 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 89,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,342 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,722 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 68,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in both steering arms.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,167 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,395 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y634 YMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y634 YMO, 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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Y634 YMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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