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Y688 MJH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,441 mi
Last recorded116,441 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 MJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight crack in servo pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,441 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight crack in servo pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,708 miles

front tyres low on 2.0mm

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,457 miles

Bonnet release lever - loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,694 miles

nearside front and rear wheel covers missing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front and rear wheel covers missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,729 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,666 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both strut top mountings have play in them in the raised position

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,416 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 75,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,355 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,710 miles

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

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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Y688 MJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y688 MJH, 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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Y688 MJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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