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Y191 DBY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 DBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 76,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear brakes have slight bind

both rear tyres have nails in treads are close to legal limit and perished

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,495 miles

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

both front lights have foggy lens

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,387 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 69,367 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 65,092 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 65,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,653 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,727 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,619 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,827 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 44,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,987 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 23,758 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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Y191 DBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y191 DBY, 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 Y191 DBY registered?

Y191 DBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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