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Y861 NLL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,856 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine cheak light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,858 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,165 miles

parking brake efforts low

severe oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,337 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,907 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 78,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,933 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,272 miles

Oil leak

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure on small diameter

Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure on small diameter

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 42,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y861 NLL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y861 NLL, 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 Y861 NLL registered?

Y861 NLL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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