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Y734 BLB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,761 mi
Last recorded116,761 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 BLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,277 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,720 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,677 miles

Emissions not tested due to too much avoidable smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in center of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inside sidewall not to cords and is perishing

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers.

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,147 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 70,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2009 63,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,311 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,690 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 50,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2006 41,242 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 41,242 miles

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

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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Y734 BLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y734 BLB, 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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Y734 BLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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