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YG51 BRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,146 mi
Last recorded111,146 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,878 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,637 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly splitting in tread

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,637 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre badly splitting in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,399 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,399 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

condensation and damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,084 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,951 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,097 miles

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

brake discs corroded/offside rear light lense broken

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,097 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs corroded/offside rear light lense broken

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,648 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,539 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,985 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,985 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YG51 BRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 YG51 BRX, 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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What year was YG51 BRX registered?

YG51 BRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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