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Y664 JFG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 JFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,860 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,860 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,278 miles

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

Offside Rear brake is binding

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

drivers wiper close to being to small

Fail 13 Jan 2018 84,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake is binding

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,091 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,617 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

nearside and offside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside outer sills damaged/corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,448 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,304 miles

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

Movement in off side steering rack end

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,177 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,146 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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Y664 JFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y664 JFG, 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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Y664 JFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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