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Y711 NLP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 NLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 132,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,792 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 131,792 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2016 128,270 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2016 128,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,991 miles

Exhaust centre bracket and clamp are broken.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside interior door handle is missing but cable still operational.

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

Oil leak.

Slight wear in drivers seat mounting.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,332 miles

Exhaust centre bracket.

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

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

Nearside interior door handle is missing but still able to open from inside.

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 110,270 miles

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light is on.

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust centre bracket is broken.

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

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

Nearside interior door handle is missing but still able to open from inside.

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

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

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

Traction control light is on.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,139 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust centre section bracket is damaged.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Traction control light is on.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 101,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad warning light is on.

Engine management light is on.

Engine missfire.

Exhaust centre section bracket is damaged.

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Traction control light is on.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,544 miles

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust centre bracket is broken.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust centre bracket is broken.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 83,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre twisted slightly.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 67,817 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre twisted slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 18,042 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 NLP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y711 NLP, 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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Y711 NLP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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