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X199 WYC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,652 mi
Last recorded92,652 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 WYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cat rattling

Pass 12 May 2014 90,638 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 90,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2013 88,500 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

aux belt worn

cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,966 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,790 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,889 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 6 Jul 2007 58,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 55,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,207 miles

both front and both rear brake disc poor condition

both front tyres worn low on tread inner edge

front brake pads worn low

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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X199 WYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X199 WYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X199 WYC?

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What year was X199 WYC registered?

X199 WYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X199 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 WYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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