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Y931 NUA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 NUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 134,535 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 134,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 131,283 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2018 127,702 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 123,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nut loose on front exhaust flange

Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nut loose on front exhaust flange

Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,567 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,567 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,517 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 77,116 miles

movement in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,285 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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Y931 NUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y931 NUA, 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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Y931 NUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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