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Y112 HPG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 HPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,217 miles

Central stop light inop

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 83,386 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,485 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,226 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,016 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,291 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 43,247 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,611 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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Y112 HPG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y112 HPG, 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 Y112 HPG registered?

Y112 HPG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y112 HPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y112 HPG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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