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Y707 JEX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,331 mi
Last recorded151,331 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 JEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 151,331 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,985 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,507 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 147,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

rear silencer slight exhaust leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,546 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sill covers corroded

both rear tyres cracked in treads

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Fail 22 Sep 2015 136,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sill covers corroded

both rear tyres cracked in treads

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,791 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 128,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres low

engine management warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,195 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,861 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded through

front & rear discs corroded, front pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,566 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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Y707 JEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y707 JEX, 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 Y707 JEX registered?

Y707 JEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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