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Y97 JVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,876 mi
Last recorded182,876 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 JVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 182,876 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 180,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 179,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 178,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 176,393 miles

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

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 6 Sep 2016 174,565 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 174,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and clamp broken (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 172,040 miles

springs corroded

suspension weak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 168,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 164,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 164,048 miles

all springs corroded

middle and rear exhaust tatty

n/s/front tyre splitting between tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 155,512 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shockers weak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 155,512 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shockers weak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,050 miles

blue smoke from exhaust while doing emission test

Fail 23 Sep 2011 146,046 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

blue smoke from exhaust while doing emission test

Pass 21 Oct 2010 137,164 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 137,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 126,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 126,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 112,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,261 miles

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

n/s/front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,606 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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Y97 JVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y97 JVW, 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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Y97 JVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y97 JVW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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