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Y132 DDC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 DDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 116,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 116,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,591 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,638 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,862 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

advise small hole inner nearside front cv boot

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,342 miles

advise small hole inner nearside front cv boot

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,264 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 47,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,206 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 40,196 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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Y132 DDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y132 DDC, 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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Y132 DDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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