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Y846 PLE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,253 mi
Last recorded128,253 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 PLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 128,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front top suspension mounts noisy

both outer sills damaged and corroded

both rear tyres badly cracked.recommend replacement

nearside drive shaft has play in inner joint

nearside front steering track rod has play

offside front steering track rod has slight play

offside front tyre cracked

oil leaks

Fail 25 May 2021 128,253 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front top suspension mounts noisy

both outer sills damaged and corroded

both rear tyres badly cracked.recommend replacement

nearside drive shaft has play in inner joint

nearside front steering track rod has play

offside front steering track rod has slight play

offside front tyre cracked

oil leaks

warning lamp on dash ?

Pass 27 May 2020 126,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front top suspension mounts noisy

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre cracking

very slight play nearside front steering track rod

warning lamp on dash?

Pass 29 May 2019 124,760 miles

All tyres cracking.

Very slight play in both steering track rods.

Fail 29 May 2019 124,760 miles

All tyres cracking.

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Mirror hanger. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens poor condition. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens poor condition. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Very slight play in both steering track rods.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,691 miles

both head lamp beam images fuzzy

Fail 1 Jun 2018 122,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both head lamp beam images fuzzy

Pass 16 May 2017 119,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 115,117 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 May 2015 109,187 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 109,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 101,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 92,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 82,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,159 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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Y846 PLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y846 PLE, 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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Y846 PLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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