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Y891 FAR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,439 mi
Last recorded104,439 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 FAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has a cut but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear lamp slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has a cut but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear lamp slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,187 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,383 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,435 miles

o/s/r tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,860 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n\s\r tyre cracking

o\s\r tyre cracking

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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Y891 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 Y891 FAR, 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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Y891 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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