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Y118 CLA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 CLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,633 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 62,633 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 49,432 miles

centre exhaust broken.

crack in winscreen n/s.

engine mangement light on.

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm, n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 14 May 2015 49,432 miles

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

centre exhaust broken.

crack in winscreen n/s.

engine mangement light on.

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm, n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 May 2014 40,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,190 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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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Y118 CLA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y118 CLA, 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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Y118 CLA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y118 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 CLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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