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Y998 DWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 112,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 109,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode

slight engine oil

Pass 11 Jun 2021 107,123 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,763 miles

Offside Front top strut mount has slight upper movement but not excessive

Fail 22 Jun 2020 105,762 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount has slight upper movement but not excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

inner rear sills corroding

inner steering rack arms corroding

lower parts of rear shock absorbers corroding

rear brake hose ferralls corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

inner rear sills corroding

inner steering rack arms corroding

lower parts of rear shock absorbers corroding

rear brake hose ferralls corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

damp stains around fuel filter

engine management light on

front and rear brake hose ferralls corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front inner steering rack arms corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,471 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack end, banjo unions (2.3.2)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,470 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack end, banjo unions (2.3.2)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,712 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,708 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

engine warning lamp on.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,561 miles

engin e management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,782 miles

slight oil leak from ns driveshaft oil seal

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,782 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from ns driveshaft oil seal

Pass 24 May 2011 85,335 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,375 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,190 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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Y998 DWL 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 72%.

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 Y998 DWL, 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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Y998 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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