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Y792 VSS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,897 mi
Last recorded58,897 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 VSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,897 miles

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

front sub frame/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

steering rack pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front sub frame/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

steering rack pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,732 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc backing plates missing

front shock absorber gators torn

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

rear axle subframe /axle corroded but not seriously weakened

steering rack pipe has slight sweat

Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc backing plates missing

front shock absorber gators torn

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

rear axle subframe /axle corroded but not seriously weakened

steering rack pipe has slight sweat

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,360 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 56,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,808 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front shock absorber gaiters deteiorated

steering rack pipe leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,808 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front shock absorber gaiters deteiorated

steering rack pipe leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,563 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Feb 2013 49,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,832 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,832 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 43,889 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,002 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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Y792 VSS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y792 VSS, 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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Y792 VSS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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