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Y687 MAP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 MAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of load bearing item

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,956 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,077 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,989 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,864 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,, 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise, condition of front fog light

engine management warning light on

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f outer sill panel slight damage

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,864 miles

n/s/f outer sill panel slight damage

front exhaust heat shield loose

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,, 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise, condition of front fog light

engine management warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,744 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes,,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1d)

advise condition of o/s front spot/fog lamp

engine management warning light on

n/s/f outer sill panel, slight damage

Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,744 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes,,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1d)

advise condition of o/s front spot/fog lamp

engine management warning light on

n/s/f outer sill panel, slight damage

Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management warning light on

nearside front outer sill panel slight damage

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management warning light on

nearside front outer sill panel slight damage

Fail 17 Apr 2014 70,692 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,692 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,867 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management warning light on

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,138 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded to the extent that it no longer secures the exhaust as designed

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,184 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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Y687 MAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y687 MAP, 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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Y687 MAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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