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Y169 JSG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,600 mi
Last recorded78,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 JSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,737 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre on tread depth limit

surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2011 70,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre on tread depth limit

surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,266 miles

Engine management lamp is on

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,589 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,589 miles

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)

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,236 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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Y169 JSG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y169 JSG, 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 Y169 JSG registered?

Y169 JSG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y169 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y169 JSG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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