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Y878 HGJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 HGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,704 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,489 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Nov 2019 112,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 111,149 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 110,209 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 108,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,010 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 103,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 89,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn,corroded and lipped

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn,corroded and lipped

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,499 miles

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)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l.light on

front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

oil level low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,248 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres tread cracking

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres tread cracking

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,355 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 25 May 2006 39,985 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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Y878 HGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y878 HGJ, 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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Y878 HGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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