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Y141 BAN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,864 mi
Last recorded75,864 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 BAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,864 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,638 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,903 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 29,545 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 24,957 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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Y141 BAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y141 BAN, 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 Y141 BAN registered?

Y141 BAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y141 BAN safe to buy?

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