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Y899 JBW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

177,344 mi
Last recorded177,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 JBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 177,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 177,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 174,002 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 173,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 165,238 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 164,934 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 151,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 151,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 3mm tread perishing

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 133,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 3mm tread perishing

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 tyre rule (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 tyre rule (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall but not showing cord or canvass

both rear tyres have perishing on outer walls

engine has oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,993 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 13 Jan 2015 117,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 8 Jan 2014 111,747 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,747 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,398 miles

when was cambelt change?

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

O/S/R Brake binding slightly!

O/S/R Brake pads have been overheated!

O/S/R Coil Spring incomplete

O/S/R brake disc worn & has been over heated!

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,425 miles

Coolant level low!

Engine managment light on dash!

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Has cambelt been changed?

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,442 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

mil lamp on

Fail 7 Jan 2010 83,281 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

mil lamp on

27% imbalance across rear axle

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,867 miles

3 booster seat fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,258 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,004 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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Y899 JBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y899 JBW, 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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Y899 JBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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