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Y993 OTU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,688 mi
Last recorded99,688 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 OTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 99,688 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both headlight lenses slightly crazed

surface corrosion on both rear outer sill panels, around wheelarch extensions

Fail 3 Feb 2023 97,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight lenses slightly crazed

surface corrosion on both rear outer sill panels, around wheelarch extensions

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,171 miles

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

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

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

slight play lower steering column knuckle

surface corrosion both outer sill panels at rear

Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,171 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint clamp corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

slight play lower steering column knuckle

surface corrosion both outer sill panels at rear

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,469 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,923 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,858 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 75,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,856 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,823 miles

exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,919 miles

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

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

advise rear nearside and rear offside tyres are worn uneavenly with a lumping effect on inner tread area

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,917 miles

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

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

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

advise rear nearside and rear offside tyres are worn uneavenly with a lumping effect on inner tread area

Pass 14 May 2008 40,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,699 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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Y993 OTU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y993 OTU, 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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Y993 OTU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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