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Y81 NUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 NUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 117,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust sleeve joint loose

E.M.L.on at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

E.M.L. on at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,731 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,219 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted unable to check all parts

Fail 2 Dec 2016 83,113 miles

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

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted unable to check all parts

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,622 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 81,622 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,812 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 73,812 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake cable stiff

knock while driving unable to detumin becouse of lower arms condition

warning light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,494 miles

warning light on dash board on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,694 miles

near side front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,451 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,206 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 50,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 43,298 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 43,298 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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

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

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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Y81 NUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y81 NUD, 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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Y81 NUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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