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Y92 RBR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 RBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,657 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 127,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 119,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,102 miles

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,102 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,046 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

OSF OUTER DOOR HANDLE STIFF BUT LATCHES SECURELY DURING TEST AND OPENS FREELY

VEHICLE ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS TEST AND WAS STILL EMITTING SOME WHITE SMOKE ON FAST IDLE WHEN ENGINE WAS HOT

Fail 7 Sep 2011 96,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

OSF OUTER DOOR HANDLE STIFF BUT LATCHES SECURELY DURING TEST AND OPENS FREELY

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,386 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 87,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,735 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 39,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y92 RBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y92 RBR, 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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Y92 RBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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