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Y164 HAE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 HAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,274 miles

m.i.l. lamp is on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,616 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 73,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f lower arm bushs slighty spliting/cracking.

o/s/f inner cv gaiter slighty split.

o/s/f lower arm bushs slighty spliting/cracking.

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension beam bushs slighty cracking.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,024 miles

N/S/R TYRE 3MM - O/S/R TYRE 2MM - (LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,242 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 4 Jun 2008 58,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,637 miles

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

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

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,847 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear & offside rear tyre treads out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 42,055 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)

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 HAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y164 HAE registered?

Y164 HAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y164 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y164 HAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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