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Y174 OWC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,996 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Front fog lights missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake disc's very heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hanger detached

slight coolant leak

Fail 27 Apr 2019 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Front fog lights missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre punctured

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

Rear brake disc's very heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hanger detached

slight coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,437 miles

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

Offside Front fog inop

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 80,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front fog inop

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,203 miles

0off side front fog lamp not working

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

boot lock faulty

near side front side light bulb dim

rear brake discs corroded where not in contact with pads

under tray adrift

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,677 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

engine management warning lamp on

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,718 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)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,107 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,210 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,009 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,859 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 45,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,816 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 OWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWC, 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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Y174 OWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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