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Y923 OBU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,297 mi
Last recorded145,297 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 145,297 miles

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

Front power steering hose not secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 3/4 mm

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 145,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front power steering hose not secure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 3/4 mm

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,729 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front and nearside front road wheels slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 28 Jun 2017 133,418 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)

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)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front and nearside front road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,460 miles

engine light on

slight leak front exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2016 124,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

slight leak front exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brakepipes at front and rear corroded under protective coatings and at rear due to position am unable to see how bad on ends

rear discs corroded and pads slightly low

some lift in nearside and offside front strut tops when jacked up

Fail 30 Jul 2014 112,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brakepipes at front and rear corroded under protective coatings and at rear due to position am unable to see how bad on ends

rear discs corroded and pads slightly low

some lift in nearside and offside front strut tops when jacked up

Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,843 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting spotwelds broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,453 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 100,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,623 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,623 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,051 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,343 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,862 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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Y923 OBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y923 OBU, 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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Y923 OBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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