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Y652 LNN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,957 mi
Last recorded87,957 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 LNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,957 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 18 Nov 2023 87,937 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp levelling device not fitted at time of test

reverse lamp not working

Fail 11 Nov 2022 82,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mil lamp on

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,763 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,224 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,631 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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Y652 LNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y652 LNN, 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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Y652 LNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y652 LNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y652 LNN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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