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Y832 NWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,912 mi
Last recorded153,912 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 153,912 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 155,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 139,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 138,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,437 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 134,437 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,665 miles

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

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

advise eml light on

advise o/s sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 111,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,455 miles

Offside Rear 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/r tyre on 1.6 mm (requires attention)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 104,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine warning lamp on

Offside Rear 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/r tyre on 1.6 mm (requires attention)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 96,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,494 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,563 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 54,563 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y832 NWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y832 NWL, 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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Y832 NWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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