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Y127 MCD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,170 mi
Last recorded146,170 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 MCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 146,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 125,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,078 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 122,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 119,696 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,696 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 112,941 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,054 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 105,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 74,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 74,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,330 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 63,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,129 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 MCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MCD, 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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Y127 MCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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