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Y711 JCU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,696 mi
Last recorded107,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,696 miles

Offside front steering arm slight play

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

front registration plate mounted to roof but still visible

Fail 20 Jun 2017 107,696 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front steering arm slight play

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

front registration plate mounted to roof but still visible

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,713 miles

front wishbone bushes showing fatigue and have slight movement

o/s/rear tyre showing heavy cracking

rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,446 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front springs loose on shock absorbers when jacked up

o/s/rear tyre showing heavy cracking

rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 102,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box clamp. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle hanger. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front tyres cracked.

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 16 May 2015 96,628 miles

exhaust system corroded.

offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 16 May 2015 96,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded.

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,597 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 96,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,797 miles

engine warning lamp on

n/s/r alloy slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,026 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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Y711 JCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y711 JCU, 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 Y711 JCU registered?

Y711 JCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y711 JCU safe to buy?

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