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Y941 JDT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,344 mi
Last recorded100,344 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 JDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 84,623 miles

Battery slightly loose in clamp

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side inner wall perished

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 84,616 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)

Battery slightly loose in clamp

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side inner wall perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,700 miles

Body damage around radiator and surrounding area

Damage to o/s outer sill

Drivers door hard to open

Exhaust still has minor leak of exhaust gasses due to poor repair, on limit of pass/fail

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

O/S front and rear tyre pressures look low

O/S rear tye has various cuts in sidewall

O/S rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

Rear disc's pitted

Signs of o/s/f tyre previously fouling brake pipe

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2014 80,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body damage - radiator area

Damage to o/s outer sill

Drivers door stiff to open

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

Rear discs pitted

Signs of o/s/f tyre fouling on brake pipe - not at time of test

Wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,497 miles

battery not clamped down

both wipers poor

centre exhaust mounting fractured

denting & distortion to o/s outer sill & floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area - on limit

exhaust quite noisey at manifold area but no blow found

front & rear number plates not of approved design but still legible

front brake discs quite rusted

handbrake lever button been replaced by a screw but working correctly

n/s/f tyre wearing low and cut deeply on sidewall

o/s dip aim on upper limit

rear brake discs in very poor condition,corroded & pitted with no clean contact area

rear brakes very imbalanced

signs of o/s/f metal brake pipe fouling tyre but not at time of test

suspect oil spillage when topping up power steering

vehicle identification number on dashboard been removed!

Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

battery not clamped down

both wipers poor

centre exhaust mounting fractured

denting & distortion to o/s outer sill & floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area - on limit

exhaust quite noisey at manifold area but no blow found

front & rear number plates not of approved design but still legible

front brake discs quite rusted

handbrake lever button been replaced by a screw but working correctly

n/s/f tyre wearing low and cut deeply on sidewall

o/s dip aim on upper limit

rear brake discs in very poor condition,corroded & pitted with no clean contact area

rear brakes very imbalanced

signs of o/s/f metal brake pipe fouling tyre but not at time of test

suspect oil spillage when topping up power steering

vehicle identification number on dashboard been removed!

Fail 24 Apr 2012 80,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting fractured off exhaust

denting & distortion to o/s sill & floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area -on limit of failure

front & rear number plates not of approved design but still ligible

front brake discs quite rusted

handbrake lever button been replaced with a screw but working correctly at time of test

n/s/f tyre wearing low and cut deeply on sidewall

rear brake discs very corroded with no clean pad contact area!

signs that metal brake pipe in o/s/f wheelarch has been fouling tyre but not at time of test

vehicle identification number on dashboard has been removed!

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,140 miles

center exhaust mounting bracket borcken.

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

center exhaust mounting bracket borcken.

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,856 miles

rear discs poor

screw in o/s/r tyre

sump damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2009 69,717 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear discs poor

screw in o/s/r tyre

sump damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,664 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 51,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at bottom of steering colume

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 27,142 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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Y941 JDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y941 JDT, 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 Y941 JDT registered?

Y941 JDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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