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Y926 NLL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,344 mi
Last recorded129,344 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,801 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,800 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded middle mount broken but still supported

oil leak

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 10 Mar 2016 92,506 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings offside tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded middle mount broken but still supported

oil leak

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 11 May 2015 86,870 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2014 80,829 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres perrishing

exhaust system corroded middle bracket broken but still supported

hatch can not be opened from outside access from rear seats

offside front tyre on legal limit 205/55/16

slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 31 May 2014 80,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres perrishing

exhaust system corroded middle bracket broken but still supported

hatch can not be opened from outside access from rear seats

offside front tyre on legal limit 205/55/16

slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 28 May 2013 71,831 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 61,037 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 May 2010 56,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 43,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 37,809 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 NLL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

Y926 NLL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y926 NLL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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