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Y642 JUA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 JUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,715 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,571 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,847 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

traction control light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,955 miles

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,922 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,193 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,302 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 64,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 55,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,934 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 48,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 44,088 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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Y642 JUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y642 JUA, 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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Y642 JUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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