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Y937 JEO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,571 mi
Last recorded90,571 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 JEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,571 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,195 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,195 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,103 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear unable to check seat belt

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

Slight oil leak round gearbox

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,997 miles

Centre Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Child seat fitted near side rear unable to check seat belt

Eml light on dash

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

Slight oil leak round gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,558 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre scuffed on side wall not to cords

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades spliting

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades spliting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,491 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 64,491 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2011 58,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,036 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 24,744 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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Y937 JEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y937 JEO, 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 Y937 JEO registered?

Y937 JEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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