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Y727 YNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 YNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,085 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,085 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control system lamp (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EML on dash

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both o/s and n/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker has travel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both o/s and n/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,509 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Traction control light on dash

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 76,219 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Traction control light on dash

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,905 miles

EM AND ESP LIGHTS ON

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,904 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

EM AND ESP LIGHTS ON

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m light on

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,290 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m light on

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,092 miles

eml on

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

eml on

Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,485 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,506 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2009 36,156 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 36,156 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,066 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 24,050 miles

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

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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Y727 YNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y727 YNA, 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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Y727 YNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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