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Y127 HPF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,993 mi
Last recorded17,993 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 HPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 13,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,533 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 8,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 7,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 7,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 4,734 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 4,396 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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Y127 HPF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y127 HPF, 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 Y127 HPF registered?

Y127 HPF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y127 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 HPF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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