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Y957 WDO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 WDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,482 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 112,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape x2

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape x2

Pass 19 May 2017 107,517 miles

rear tyres slightly mis shaped

Fail 19 May 2017 107,517 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres slightly mis shaped

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,008 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 97,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2014 97,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Fail 21 May 2013 95,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,251 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 93,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,786 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,313 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 87,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,432 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 52,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 41,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 40,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y957 WDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y957 WDO, 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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Y957 WDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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