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Y926 DWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

171,112 mi
Last recorded171,112 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 171,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 165,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 158,047 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 155,817 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 155,817 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 153,667 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour front side lights incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 151,809 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 151,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 145,686 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 148,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting rattling

front reg plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror unit insecure

offside front lower arm bush wearing

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,252 miles

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

offside front wheel cap missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,252 miles

offside front wheel cap missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 138,471 miles

*** nearside rear tyre inner edge worn *** 205/55R16

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear hub cap missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 138,471 miles

*** nearside rear tyre inner edge worn *** 205/55R16

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear hub cap missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,529 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

centre exhaust mounting rattling

offside front suspension top mount play

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 130,529 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

centre exhaust mounting rattling

offside front suspension top mount play

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 120,684 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly offshape

Fail 4 Mar 2011 120,532 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly offshape

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 111,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 103,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,973 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,832 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 80,832 miles

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

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

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

Tracking recommended

Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2005 53,659 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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Y926 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 Y926 DWL, 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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What year was Y926 DWL registered?

Y926 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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