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YN51 EZZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,301 mi
Last recorded149,301 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 EZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,822 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs & worn

Front brake pads worn & corrosion to front brake discs

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

Snow tyre fitted to n/s/r

Fail 5 Feb 2015 132,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to rear brake discs & worn

Front brake pads worn & corrosion to front brake discs

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

Snow tyre fitted to n/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear handbrake slow to operate

rear brake pads getting low

small split in nearside front wiper blade

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,865 miles

Air bag light on

Headlight dip to main switch worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres spliting on side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres spliting on side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,917 miles

advise front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,268 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,594 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 50,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,277 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 45,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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YN51 EZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YN51 EZZ, 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 YN51 EZZ registered?

YN51 EZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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