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Y912 JMA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

134,086 mi
Last recorded134,086 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 JMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 134,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 134,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracks

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

Fail 8 Oct 2014 111,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,915 miles

esp light on

o/s/r ~o/s/f side walls cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2013 104,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

esp light on

o/s/r ~o/s/f side walls cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,910 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in the front suspension anti-roll bar link arms.

Slight play in the n/s steering arm.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The engine light is on.

The n/s front tyre has cuts on the outer side wall.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 102,365 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Sep 2012 102,365 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

engine light on

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,742 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,470 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 84,468 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 75,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,560 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 60,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to front registration plate

front tyres wear to edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 48,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y912 JMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y912 JMA, 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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Y912 JMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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