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Y181 PMX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 PMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,341 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,037 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,037 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,028 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,648 miles

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

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

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 PMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

Y181 PMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y181 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 PMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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