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YP51 XNR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 XNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,306 miles

Both front Macpherson strut has slight movement.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 89,306 miles

Both front Macpherson strut has slight movement.

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,136 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,136 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,419 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both driveshaft oil seals leaking

centre exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,259 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both driveshaft oil seals leaking

centre exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,249 miles

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

both drive shaft seals slightly leaking

offside sill section damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,198 miles

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

backing coming away on rear number plate

offside sill section slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,746 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to offside sill section

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,746 miles

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

slight damage to offside sill section

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,828 miles

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

slight damage to offside sill section

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,039 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside sill

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 40,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,803 miles

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

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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YP51 XNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP51 XNR, 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 YP51 XNR registered?

YP51 XNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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