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Y133 DGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,413 mi
Last recorded81,413 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 DGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,539 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside inner steering joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,875 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,129 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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Y133 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y133 DGO, 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 Y133 DGO registered?

Y133 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y133 DGO safe to buy?

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