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Y64 BVV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,673 mi
Last recorded148,673 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 148,673 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 138,769 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 138,769 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slight perishing

Nearside c.v gaitor perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust centre mounting worn but system well supported

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake discs little pitted

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2018 131,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slight perishing

Nearside c.v gaitor perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust centre mounting worn but system well supported

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake discs little pitted

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 126,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust support corroded/broken

Fail 17 May 2017 126,454 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust support corroded/broken

Pass 23 May 2016 120,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in the n/s front tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 120,578 miles

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in the n/s front tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 115,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 103,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 84,085 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 84,085 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 77,978 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

nearside wiper split on edge

Pass 20 May 2010 72,263 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 60,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 55,245 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,245 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 49,826 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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Y64 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y64 BVV, 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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Y64 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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