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Y194 CFX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,707 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 94,378 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front pads appear low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,777 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,725 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,458 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,506 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2014 61,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 61,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,958 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2013 58,957 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,076 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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Y194 CFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y194 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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Y194 CFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y194 CFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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