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Y181 CFX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,629 mi
Last recorded132,629 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 132,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 132,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,628 miles

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

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

advise engine light displayed.

advise offside front tyre tread scrubbed off inner edge.nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise rear tyres light cracking to shoulders and walls.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,812 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 104,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,244 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,777 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,686 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 29,686 miles

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

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

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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Y181 CFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y181 CFX, 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 Y181 CFX registered?

Y181 CFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y181 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 CFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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