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Y89 FCH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,078 mi
Last recorded148,078 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 FCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 148,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

nearside parkbrake effort poor

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,473 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 135,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 135,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,938 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand just met minimum mot requirements , needs adjustment / repair

NSF wheel bead slightly distorted

OSF & OSR tyres are slightly cracking / perished

OSF outer sill in starting to corrode

OSR brake is slightly binding

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

exhaust system has minor gas leaks

front & rear springs are corroded

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering / inner joints

Fail 18 Feb 2020 121,938 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand just met minimum mot requirements , needs adjustment / repair

NSF wheel bead slightly distorted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OSF & OSR tyres are slightly cracking / perished

OSF outer sill in starting to corrode

OSR brake is slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

exhaust system has minor gas leaks

front & rear springs are corroded

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering / inner joints

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,434 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,972 miles

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

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

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

oil leak back of engine

Pass 1 May 2014 86,820 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,615 miles

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

eml on dash

rear brake discs slightly corroded

traction control light on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,615 miles

eml on dash

rear brake discs slightly corroded

traction control light on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2012 68,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 59,508 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,508 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,438 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 10 Nov 2007 57,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,679 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)

rear tyres wearing uneven

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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Y89 FCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y89 FCH, 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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Y89 FCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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