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Y785 LWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,995 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,837 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,837 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 24 May 2017 72,453 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod

Fail 17 May 2017 72,391 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 12 May 2016 68,315 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 30 May 2015 64,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on.

Fail 29 May 2015 64,306 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on.

Pass 23 May 2014 59,766 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 59,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,140 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 52,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside lower rear body damaged

Pass 25 May 2006 25,398 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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Y785 LWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y785 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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Y785 LWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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