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YT51 FNR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,095 miles

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

damage to osf bumper

exhaust noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 130,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Corrosion hole in sill

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 126,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 123,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rusty coolant pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,756 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 114,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside brake slightly binding (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 99,086 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,791 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 74,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,778 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 62,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,218 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,398 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 41,804 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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YT51 FNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YT51 FNR, 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 YT51 FNR registered?

YT51 FNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YT51 FNR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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