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Y658 LNU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,054 mi
Last recorded104,054 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 LNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,054 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicon (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer damage to sill

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,054 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 99,647 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,646 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 93,651 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear tyre sidewall slight perishing an cracking

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 93,519 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear tyre sidewall slight perishing an cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 89,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,259 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)

Oil leak

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2014 81,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,995 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 72,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres limit inner edges devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

nearside front indicator bulb pale

rear discs rust , scored and worn

rear pads worn

slight play front top mounts

Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front pads and discs near limit (nearside outer)

front top suspension mounts free play

front tyres 2mm edges

number plates incorrect type

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,928 miles

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

front pads and discs near limit (nearside outer)

front top suspension mounts free play

front tyres 2mm edges

number plates incorrect type

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,561 miles

Both sides rear tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords, will need replacing soon.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,165 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)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 49,151 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)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 44,792 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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Y658 LNU 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 61.9%.

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 Y658 LNU, 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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Y658 LNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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