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Y833 YAP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 YAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle piece joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,222 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

SLIGHT PLAY O/S INNER RACK JOINT

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 115,222 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R OUTER SILL FILLED WITH FILLER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

SLIGHT PLAY O/S INNER RACK JOINT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 115,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 115,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge and worn down to border line in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 109,156 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing a white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge and worn down to border line in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,785 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 100,728 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe/flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,533 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,044 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 81,380 miles

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

all road springs corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 81,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

all road springs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,086 miles

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

both rear wheels have restricted free movment

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,348 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,209 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,817 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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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Y833 YAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y833 YAP, 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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Y833 YAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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