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Y842 LRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,061 mi
Last recorded174,061 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 174,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 174,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 168,911 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 168,911 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on all [4] coil springs.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 157,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 149,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 145,429 miles

CRACKS/DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 145,429 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

CRACKS/DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,962 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake padle slightly creeping down while padle under pressure

Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,429 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake padle slightly creeping down while padle under pressure

engine warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fault warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,501 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fault warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 96,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

esp light permanatly on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,598 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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Y842 LRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y842 LRX, 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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What year was Y842 LRX registered?

Y842 LRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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