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Y877 SLH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,973 mi
Last recorded134,973 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 134,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO CENTRE SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,375 miles

Nearside Front BUMPER AND LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 129,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front BUMPER AND LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 122,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,037 miles

EM LIGHT ON

FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,522 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,522 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,274 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust mount slightly insecure

engine managment light on

front wipers starting to split

outer sills slight damage and o/s/f wing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,278 miles

catalyst broken up inside exhaust

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,278 miles

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

catalyst broken up inside exhaust

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills are damaged

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven near to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 69,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,534 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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Y877 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y877 SLH, 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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Y877 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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