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Y804 YMO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 121,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 16 Aug 2018 121,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front rack end ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside outer sil and door damaged

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar d bushes.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 117,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose/pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front rack end ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside outer sil and door damaged

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar d bushes.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f play in anti roll bar D bushes

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 17 Aug 2015 112,620 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar D bush has play

n/s/r brake hose plastic slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 111,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar D bush has play

n/s/r brake hose plastic slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 625,357 miles

EML on dash

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,541 miles

EML on dash

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar bush has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar bush has slight play

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 91,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,619 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 71,233 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 61,720 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 61,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,402 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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Y804 YMO 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 62.5%.

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 Y804 YMO, 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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Y804 YMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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