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Y813 NJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,441 mi
Last recorded173,441 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 NJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 173,441 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked on inside

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 166,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 166,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 161,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 156,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 152,252 miles

nearside rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Fail 26 Sep 2011 152,249 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,800 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 141,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

both n/s tyres low on pressure during test

front tunnel bushes weak

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 6 Aug 2009 131,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front no. plate loose

small stone chip in centre of windscreen

some play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 6 Aug 2009 131,420 miles

engine management light on

front no. plate loose

small stone chip in centre of windscreen

some play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Aug 2008 123,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 112,613 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 112,613 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 88,106 miles

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

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 NJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y813 NJO, 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 Y813 NJO registered?

Y813 NJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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