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Y776 WNV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,374 mi
Last recorded123,374 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 WNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,374 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 123,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 119,599 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,630 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting poor

centre stop light partly inop

Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,623 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,960 miles

Exhaust clamp rusty and broken but not yet leaking.

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,960 miles

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

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

Exhaust clamp rusty and broken but not yet leaking.

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,898 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 111,898 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 110,545 miles

Both front windscreen wipers split on ends.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,545 miles

Both front windscreen wipers split on ends.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 106,948 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 98,058 miles

Slight binding rear brakes.

Warnig light on dash.

Pass 8 May 2008 86,826 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 86,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 73,182 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 73,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,488 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 61,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine managment light on.

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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Y776 WNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y776 WNV, 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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What year was Y776 WNV registered?

Y776 WNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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