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Y813 BWN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,573 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Small chip ion windscreen in wiper swept area

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2022 85,541 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s and o/s front headlight lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on wiper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 84,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s and o/s front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s front tyre tread low and tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in wiper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,579 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s and o/s front headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perished outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen has small chip in drivers vision

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,280 miles

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met, It appears it will soon require attention.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met, It appears it will soon require attention.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,091 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 65,089 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,466 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,789 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,325 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,968 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

pin hole in n/s/f inner cv boot

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 20,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,876 miles

Inner faces of front discs begining to corrode.very slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,876 miles

Inner faces of front discs begining to corrode.very slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y813 BWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y813 BWN, 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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Y813 BWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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