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Y164 DBA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 DBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,189 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,817 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,034 miles

both rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,890 miles

Front brake discs are rusty and worn on inside face

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs are rusty and worn on inside face

Service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust mounting loose

Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

damage to nearside of car (no sharp edges)

damage to offside windscreen outside of swept area

front registration plate coming away(still secure)

slight distortion nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,576 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 49,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,016 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,852 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y164 DBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y164 DBA, 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 Y164 DBA registered?

Y164 DBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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