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X937 YRA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX937 YRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring bottom coil missing

Offside Rear coil spring bottom coil missing

brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring bottom coil missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring bottom coil missing

brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,926 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs corroded on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,749 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes sligtly deteriorated

Offside front seat back slightly insecure on one side

Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes sligtly deteriorated

Engine warning light coming on intermitantly

Offside front seat back slightly insecure on one side

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,255 miles

All brake pads aprox. half worn

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Offside drivers seat back slightly loose on one side

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,256 miles

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

osf tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,178 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 62,178 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

osr tyre nailed twice

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,291 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,705 miles

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

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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X937 YRA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X937 YRA, 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

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What year was X937 YRA registered?

X937 YRA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X937 YRA safe to buy?

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