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Y888 LMS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,768 mi
Last recorded124,768 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 LMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

complete exhaust system deteriorated

traction warning lamp displayed on the instrument panel

Pass 16 Mar 2013 116,257 miles

O/s door check strap insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2013 116,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Esp light on

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

O/s door check strap insecure

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

lower eng cover/wheel arch liner loose o/s s

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,991 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,541 miles

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,541 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,037 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

oil light on

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2009 79,935 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2009 79,925 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2008 65,539 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 65,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,451 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,451 miles

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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Y888 LMS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y888 LMS, 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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Y888 LMS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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