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Y146 NNO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 NNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,420 miles

Both front discs corroded

Nearside outer sill has damage

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,098 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 90,987 miles

Drivers seat not adjusting.

Engine light stays on.

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

Offside rear tyre wall perished.

Overheating,cooling fan not working.

Slight play nearside steering tie rod end.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 90,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Drivers seat not adjusting.

Engine light stays on.

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

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

Offside rear tyre wall perished.

Overheating,cooling fan not working.

Slight play nearside steering tie rod end.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,569 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,216 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 63,046 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,664 miles

Center exhaust bracket slightly corroded

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

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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Y146 NNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y146 NNO, 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 Y146 NNO registered?

Y146 NNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y146 NNO safe to buy?

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