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Y961 BBA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,009 mi
Last recorded153,009 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 BBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,009 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 148,946 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 148,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,495 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

off side steering arm play inner ball joint

petrol tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 134,433 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side steering arm play inner ball joint

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,240 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,240 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 120,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,990 miles

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

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,384 miles

alternator belt cracking

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,489 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre deteriorated

petrol tank straps corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2009 96,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 96,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,284 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,825 miles

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Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,968 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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Y961 BBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y961 BBA, 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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Y961 BBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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