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YT51 YEE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,507 mi
Last recorded70,507 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,507 miles

Both fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 70,507 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,384 miles

BOTH front tyres inner tread slightly feathered

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer tread edged & showing age cracks on wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre deteriorated (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

BOTH front tyres inner tread slightly feathered

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer tread edged & showing age cracks on wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,927 miles

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

Near side rear tyre showing age cracks

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,756 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyer edged off on inside

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,398 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,507 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 39,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,717 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 YEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

YT51 YEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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