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Y853 XJU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,715 mi
Last recorded106,715 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 106,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,504 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s jet (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,505 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,046 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,313 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,071 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,071 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

engine management lamp 'on'

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,964 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y853 XJU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y853 XJU, 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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Y853 XJU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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