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Y659 CLA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,033 mi
Last recorded111,033 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 CLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush internal (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 94,749 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 94,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,772 miles

Front Bumper damaged

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 85,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested test stopped due to coolant leak and high temp (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,591 miles

lower front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

coolant leak

lower front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,726 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,973 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,509 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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Y659 CLA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y659 CLA, 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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What year was Y659 CLA registered?

Y659 CLA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y659 CLA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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