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Y983 GTC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 GTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,449 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise coil springs corroded.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic lenses faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,976 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,717 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,895 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 65,860 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,943 miles

nsf indicator discoloured

osf tyre cracking/inner sidewall splitting

play through steering rack

sidewall cut on nsr tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,913 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf indicator discoloured

osf tyre cracking/inner sidewall splitting

play through steering rack

sidewall cut on nsr tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,620 miles

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

sidewall splits in nsr tyre

slight play through steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,620 miles

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

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

sidewall splits in nsr tyre

slight play through steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

near side front wiper blade split

off side front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

near side front wiper blade split

off side front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to centre exhaust mounting.

damage to nearside front wheel and tyre.

play in offside front ball joint.

tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,948 miles

damage to nearside front sidewall

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

damage to nearside front sidewall

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,390 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,367 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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Y983 GTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y983 GTC, 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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Y983 GTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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