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Y684 LFT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 LFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,602 miles

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 24 Nov 2015 109,601 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,010 miles

center and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

center and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

engine malfunction light on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine mangement light illuminated

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine mangement light illuminated

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,469 miles

both front lower suspension arms have slight play in a ball joint

engine management light indicating fault

exhaust slightly corroded

heatshield insecure on exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,870 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,200 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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Y684 LFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y684 LFT, 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 Y684 LFT registered?

Y684 LFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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