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Y202 HDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,451 mi
Last recorded9,451 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,451 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,451 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,108 miles

Centre centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,108 miles

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

Centre centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,645 miles

(slight) play from offside 'inner' steering rack joint

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

front brake discs corroded on there 'inner' faces

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,382 miles

Both front indicators diss-coloured

Centre stop light not working

Front brake pads worn very low -close to excess-

Nearside headlight loose (but still secure)

Rear brake discs worn / pitted & corroded -close to excess-

Rear brake pads worn very low / thin

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,441 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,323 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,873 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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Y202 HDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y202 HDN, 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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Y202 HDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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