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Y782 LWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,395 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 78,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,271 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

centre and rear box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 52,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 52,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 48,209 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 46,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,892 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,151 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,033 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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Y782 LWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y782 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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What year was Y782 LWL registered?

Y782 LWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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