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YR51 WWJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,018 mi
Last recorded109,018 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,018 miles

drivers door handle stiff but does operate

eml on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

drivers door handle stiff but does operate

eml on

rear brake discs lipped and scored

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,216 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 103,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML on Dash

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 103,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 97,411 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,411 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,228 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,515 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 56,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,437 miles

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

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

centre box bracket snapped but still supporting the exhaust system

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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YR51 WWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YR51 WWJ, 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 YR51 WWJ registered?

YR51 WWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 WWJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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