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Y152 XRY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,555 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,676 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,855 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,114 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 59,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,733 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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Y152 XRY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y152 XRY, 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 Y152 XRY registered?

Y152 XRY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y152 XRY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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