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Y991 HEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,493 mi
Last recorded156,493 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 HEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 156,493 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front , top mounts slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe mounting eyes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

exhaust system slight deteriorated

o/s/r sill panel dented

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test,, possibly need looking at for next mot

Fail 26 Jan 2022 156,469 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML warning light on

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front , top mounts slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe mounting eyes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

exhaust system slight deteriorated

o/s/r sill panel dented

Pass 1 Feb 2021 153,393 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML warning light on

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top strut mounts, slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, mounting eyes, slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated, recommend attention

exhaust system slight deterioration

o/s and n/s headlamp image intensities slightly reduced

o/s/r sill panel, slightly dented

Pass 28 Jan 2020 150,400 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket, slightly deteriorated

headlamps,,o/s and n/s dip beam, and n/s main beam image intensity, slightly reduced

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2020 150,382 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket, slightly deteriorated

eml and epc warning lights on

headlamps,,o/s and n/s dip beam, and n/s main beam image intensity, slightly reduced

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2018 148,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 22 Oct 2018 148,771 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 148,753 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhuast bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 142,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 137,634 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 137,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 125,295 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 125,286 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 109,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,464 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 101,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 91,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,245 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 63,868 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,647 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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Y991 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y991 HEP, 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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Y991 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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