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Y929 LMO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,043 mi
Last recorded130,043 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 LMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 130,043 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

antifreeze level low

coolant leak

front registration plate cracked

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Sep 2018 130,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

antifreeze level low

coolant leak

front registration plate cracked

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads low

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,238 miles

eml on dash

Front brake pads wearing low

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 128,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

EML on dash

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 122,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,580 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on display

front discs slightly worn

n/s rear tyre perishing & cracking up in tread area.

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted at time of test.

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,580 miles

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

engine managment light on display

front discs slightly worn

n/s rear tyre perishing & cracking up in tread area.

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted at time of test.

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,061 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 119,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 111,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 91,109 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,355 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 70,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2007 59,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,840 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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Y929 LMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y929 LMO, 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 Y929 LMO registered?

Y929 LMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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