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Y679 BEC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 128,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion starting on offside floor pan

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 128,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light has faded to white (4.5.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion starting on offside floor pan

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 123,901 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 123,900 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,259 miles

engine management lamp on

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 114,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management lamp on

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 108,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill damage

Fail 18 May 2015 108,380 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill damage

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,466 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 102,466 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2013 92,998 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 92,997 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine management lamp is illuminated

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

Pass 2 May 2012 80,263 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)

Fail 2 May 2012 80,263 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 72,958 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perished slightly on outer walls

Pass 1 May 2009 58,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,608 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 48,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 44,642 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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Y679 BEC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 Y679 BEC, 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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Y679 BEC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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