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Y763 PSL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,611 mi
Last recorded142,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 PSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 142,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 142,482 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 142,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 140,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 140,183 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,121 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 133,514 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 123,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 123,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,806 miles

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

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

engine sump damaged

esp light on and engine warning

gearbox drive shaft leaking

n/s o/s front brake calipers rusty

n/s o/s rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2011 95,806 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

esp light on and engine warning

gearbox drive shaft leaking

n/s o/s front brake calipers rusty

n/s o/s rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,938 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,934 miles

cat rattleing

front numba plate damaged

n/s/f tyre 2mm + inner edge scrubbbing

o/s/f tyre 2mm + inner edge scrubbing

starter moto rattleing when starts

tracking inner edges scrubbing

traction control light on

Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,934 miles

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

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

cat rattleing

front numba plate damaged

n/s/f tyre 2mm + inner edge scrubbbing

o/s/f tyre 2mm + inner edge scrubbing

starter moto rattleing when starts

tracking inner edges scrubbing

traction control light on

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,483 miles

cat rattleing

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 2mm

start moto rattleing when started

traction control light on

Fail 14 Jun 2007 72,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,681 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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Y763 PSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y763 PSL, 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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Y763 PSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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