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Y174 DDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,280 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,370 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut tops have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 81,370 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible rear reg plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut tops have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,660 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,840 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre splitting in tread cut have cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 29,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,231 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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Y174 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y174 DDJ, 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 Y174 DDJ registered?

Y174 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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