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YX51 XTB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,142 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 135,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 132,011 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 132,011 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 123,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance only just met,it would seem that the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal travel nearly at maximum

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,264 miles

knocking heard when rotating the nearside rear wheel.

slight binding of the offside rear brake.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,879 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,831 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 42,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,301 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,168 miles

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

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

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

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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YX51 XTB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX51 XTB, 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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YX51 XTB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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