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Y109 DDC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,614 mi
Last recorded11,614 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 DDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 11,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 103,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

baffles collapsed in centre exhaust

Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

baffles collapsed in centre exhaust

Fail 17 Jan 2015 94,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,031 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Various underbody corrosion

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,870 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,483 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,483 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,135 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 8 Nov 2008 60,135 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,905 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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Y109 DDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y109 DDC, 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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Y109 DDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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