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Y886 LNW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,332 mi
Last recorded147,332 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 LNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 147,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also with brake hose ferrules covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also brake hose ferrule covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 144,888 miles

centre exhaust is knocking on under-body

front suspension arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

slight movement in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

slight play in front anti-roll bar link bushes

track rod end dust boots are starting to perish

Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust is knocking on under-body

front suspension arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

slight movement in front top suspension strut mountings when jacked

slight play in front anti-roll bar link bushes

track rod end dust boots are starting to perish

Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,003 miles

Brake hose ends at rear corroding

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 27 Nov 2017 142,003 miles

Brake hose ends at rear corroding

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

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Dec 2016 135,026 miles

Brake hose ends at rear corroding

Nearside outer sill damaged

Play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes, not considered excessive

Rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose ends at rear corroding

Nearside outer sill damaged

Play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes, not considered excessive

Rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,918 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not to excess

Fail 2 Dec 2015 128,977 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not to excess

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,025 miles

brake pipes at rear flex's are starting to corrode

exhaust emissions are just within limits, recommend further investigation

Fail 28 Nov 2014 125,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes at rear flex's are starting to corrode

exhaust emissions are just within limits, recommend further investigation

Pass 4 Dec 2013 118,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 118,772 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,970 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,892 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2006 48,682 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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Y886 LNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y886 LNW, 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 Y886 LNW registered?

Y886 LNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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