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Y754 LWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,930 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Both front upper strut attachments have slight play/movement.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Both front upper strut attachments have slight play/movement.

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

Engine covers fitted .

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 98,293 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust blow from manifold/down pipe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 94,631 miles

Air pipe from air box to secondary air pump broken.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe branch union. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & offside outer sill body panels have slight damage.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked/perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front top strut mounting/bearing has slight play/movement.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover & rear of engine areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 94,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Air pipe from air box to secondary air pump broken.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe branch union. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & offside outer sill body panels have slight damage.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked/perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front top strut mounting/bearing has slight play/movement.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover & rear of engine areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 88,468 miles

Both outer body sill slightly damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe on branch union. (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak around rear of engine.

Fail 2 May 2018 88,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer body sill slightly damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe on branch union. (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak around rear of engine.

Pass 3 May 2017 83,239 miles

Damage to near side front bumper but with no sharp edges.

Damage to off side and near side outer sills.

Signs of oil leak from gear box area.

Signs of oil leak from gear box area.

Sounds of exhaust leak from around front pipe area.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,501 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,501 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 76,131 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,027 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 64,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,538 miles

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

front and rear dics corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2011 61,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on side walls

front and rear discs corroded. both wiper blades poor.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,709 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,451 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 39,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 23,940 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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Y754 LWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y754 LWL, 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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Y754 LWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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