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H4 WNR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,216 mi
Last recorded126,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 WNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,216 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 118,923 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,979 miles

Engine light on

Nearside & offsidde front top mounts

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside front wishbone rear bush

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in rack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 110,273 miles

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,444 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 103,444 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,394 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 87,375 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)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,837 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,605 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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H4 WNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H4 WNR, 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 H4 WNR registered?

H4 WNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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