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Y644 SBJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 SBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,261 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 137,261 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 130,782 miles

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

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

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

mirror switch broken

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,222 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 120,222 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,081 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,684 miles

BOTH THE O/S AND THE N/S/R TYRE ARE SHOWING SIGNES OF PERISH ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TREAD

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,566 miles

Engine warning light on

Traction control light on

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light on

Traction control light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,486 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on an edge

traction control warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,668 miles

advise traction control light on

Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise traction control light on

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,625 miles

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

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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Y644 SBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y644 SBJ, 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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Y644 SBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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