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Y643 TSA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 TSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 115,070 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,968 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

lower tip of o/s/r coil spring snapped off - spring secure in housing

small split in o/s/f wishbone arm bush

traction warning lamp on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,968 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet release handle insecure

lower tip of o/s/r coil spring snapped off - spring secure in housing

small split in o/s/f wishbone arm bush

traction warning lamp on

unable to complete emissions test due to erratic throttle response - lambda reading remaining high during attempt at test

Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet release lever faulty

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

offside rear coil spring fractured (function not impaired)

unable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing

warning lights on dash

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,346 miles

engine undertray missing

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear flexible pipes)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray missing

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

slight "blow" at exhaust centre joint

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear flexible pipes)

traction control lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,625 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,625 miles

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

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

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,096 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,323 miles

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

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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Y643 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y643 TSA, 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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Y643 TSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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