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Y843 TUS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,964 mi
Last recorded134,964 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 TUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 134,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 134,964 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 117,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front plastic splash guard insecure at front sub frame and front bumper fixings.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tyre treads. ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre starting to show wear slightly. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 117,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp not secure in headlamp housing bowl. (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken broken at base of coil spring. (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front plastic splash guard insecure at front sub frame and front bumper fixings.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tyre treads. ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre starting to show wear slightly. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,245 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,244 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,102 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,692 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,713 miles

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

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 12 May 2007 49,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 42,178 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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Y843 TUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y843 TUS, 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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Y843 TUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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