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Y997 CCS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

117,120 mi
Last recorded117,120 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 CCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,120 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,843 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak gear box

Pass 28 Aug 2017 113,266 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front has cuts not down to the cord

Fail 15 Aug 2017 113,096 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

repairs to sill heavely undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2016 111,838 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,824 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,227 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 105,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2014 103,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,387 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall no braiding showing.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,478 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 74,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,961 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,961 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,420 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 66,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,852 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,643 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 48,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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Y997 CCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 Y997 CCS, 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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Y997 CCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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