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Y843 VKJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers cracked and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 142,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, chalk marked near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, chalk marked near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers cracked and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,895 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 136,895 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 131,256 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust cat broken up inside

Fail 3 Nov 2017 125,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe mounts broken (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside steering rack damp but no leak found

Oil leak ()

brake master cylinder wet - no leaks at time of test

exhaust cat broken up inside

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,718 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread / sidewall cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,716 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R Tyre tread / sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,381 miles

front inner anti-roll bar D bushes slight wear,nearside front tyre wearing inner edge,centre exhaust bracket cracked.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,381 miles

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

front inner anti-roll bar D bushes slight wear,nearside front tyre wearing inner edge,centre exhaust bracket cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,056 miles

both rear tyres perrishing and splitting

Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perrishing and splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,836 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

high level brake light inoperative

osr tyre at 2.5mm

Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,836 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

air box loose

both rear tyres perishing slightly

high level brake light inoperative

oil leak from oil filter area

osr tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,824 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear shockers slighty misted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 40,807 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear shockers slighty misted

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,160 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 35,160 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y843 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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