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Y841 TEH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,613 mi
Last recorded140,613 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 TEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,613 miles

All fixed metal brake pipes corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 140,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 135,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 128,911 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 128,839 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,012 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,259 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket and interconnecting sleeve corroded/weak

Engine malfunction indicator lamp permanently illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,455 miles

Centre exhaust connecting sleeve and mounting bracket heavily corroded/weak

Damage in zone A of windscreen on tolerance limit

Inner edges of both front tyres scrubbing slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2011 97,455 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust connecting sleeve and mounting bracket heavily corroded/weak

Damage in zone A of windscreen on tolerance limit

Inner edges of both front tyres scrubbing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,608 miles

Centre exhaust mounting cradle corroded/detatched

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,756 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,213 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING HEAVILY CORRODED AND STARTING TO COME ADRIFT.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 52,537 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y841 TEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y841 TEH, 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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Y841 TEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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