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Y126 PVS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 PVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 89,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,313 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE AND DAMAGED, HAVE REMOVED AND PLACED INSIDE VEHICLE...

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting WHEEL NOT CENTERED... (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. HEAD LAMP INCORRECTLY FITTED AND UNABLE TO ADJUST HEADLAMP AIM DUE TO ADJUSTERS BEING COVERED... (1.8)

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE AND DAMAGED, HAVE REMOVED AND PLACED INSIDE VEHICLE...

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre hasdeep cuts on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has deep groove on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front tyre hasdeep cuts on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has deep groove on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,961 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 70,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,539 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,643 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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Y126 PVS 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 Y126 PVS, 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 Y126 PVS registered?

Y126 PVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y126 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 PVS 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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