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Y828 AOR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,221 mi
Last recorded4,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 AOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 160,130 miles

eml on

centre exhaust bracket insecure

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

o/s rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

eml on

n/s front seat wont adjust

o/s rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 150,106 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine managerment light on bonnet catch tight to open

Pass 19 Jun 2014 150,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine managerment light on bonnet catch tight to open

Fail 26 Jun 2013 141,489 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 141,489 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 127,638 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition(corroded)

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Jun 2012 127,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine managment light on indicating fault

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition(corroded)

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,076 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r tyre starting to miss shape.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 114,076 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r tyre starting to miss shape.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 98,489 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16V.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 98,489 miles

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

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16V.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 86,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,638 miles

"freeplay" at steering wheel

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,638 miles

"freeplay" at steering wheel

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2005 61,806 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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Y828 AOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y828 AOR, 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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Y828 AOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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