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YG51 LAF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,644 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 103,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,453 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,222 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,209 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,622 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,897 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,840 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,655 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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YG51 LAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LAF, 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 LAF registered?

YG51 LAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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