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Y141 NVT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,240 mi
Last recorded93,240 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,240 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,226 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Ehaust emmisions not completed due to engine problem (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,402 miles

Nearside rear tyre as been running low pressure

Fail 23 Dec 2014 88,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre as been running low pressure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,245 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre (outer)side wall.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 80,245 miles

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

slight damage to offside front tyre (outer)side wall.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,740 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,566 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,115 miles

nearside wiper blade split recommned replace

Fail 11 May 2009 58,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine managemnt light illuminated recommend further inspection

Warning light illuminated recommend further inspection

nearside wiper blade split recommned replace

Pass 12 May 2008 52,455 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 47,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,907 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 NVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y141 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

Y141 NVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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