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Y728 NLC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 NLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 104,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,363 miles

emissions close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,347 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)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,243 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp not displayed. (5.4.1)

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front end of system. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 23%.

advise exhaust centre bracket not attached to pipe.

advise steering rack nearside inner joint play.

sat nav holder removed from offside swept area prior to test.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,427 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,427 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,562 miles

esp lamp on waring indicator inoperative

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,562 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

esp lamp on waring indicator inoperative

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,416 miles

esp lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,211 miles

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

nearside front slight play from steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,211 miles

nearside front slight play from steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 52,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 48,550 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate damaged but legible.(pass and advise)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 41,157 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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Y728 NLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 Y728 NLC, 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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Y728 NLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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