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Y964 LFM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,483 mi
Last recorded104,483 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm wearing on edges &perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

slight blowing from front pipe area

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,952 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm wearing on edges &perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

slight blowing from front pipe area

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 85,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,811 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 61,398 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,926 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 43,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 38,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,558 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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Y964 LFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y964 LFM, 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 Y964 LFM registered?

Y964 LFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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