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YLX 901X

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 901X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 76,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advance footbrake pedal travel,, recommend attention

advise wiper parking position,, recommend attention

both front tyres, worn on inner edges,,, recommend check steering track

exhaust emissions passed at 2000 rpm

front tyres 165/65/15,, rear tyres 165/80/15

o/s and n/s rear inner wing panels corroded, by rear bumper mounts

underside of vehicle, coated in under seal

vehicle ride height is low

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system, deteriorated too excess (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at front master cylinder,, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advance footbrake pedal travel

advance parking brake lever travel

front tyres 165/65/15,,, rear tyres 165/80/15

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches/ wing panels slightly corroded

under side of vehicle coated in thick under seal

vehicles ride height low

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,667 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advise foot brake pedal travel

advise, handbrake lever travel

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s front sills slightly dented

suspension height low

underside of vehicle, coated in thick underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,131 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advance handbrake lever travel

advise, footbrake pedal travel

Fail 15 Nov 2018 74,105 miles

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from brake hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

recommend adjust washer jets

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from brake hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advance handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,885 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 71,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fowling tyre (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front shock slightly weak action

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber weak damping affect

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,927 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,154 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,154 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,064 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,650 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 62,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,613 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YLX 901X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 YLX 901X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLX 901X registered?

YLX 901X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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