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Y768 EUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 EUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,275 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust joint to front is loose/centre and rear exhaust are also leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all rear brake disc backing plates are corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear binding borderline pass

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

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

all 4 brake back plates poor condition o/ very poor

early signs of corrosion both sill areas

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 88,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,214 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front anti rollbar bush slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2011 79,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,751 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,930 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,638 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 52,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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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Y768 EUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y768 EUG, 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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Y768 EUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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