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Y202 MDB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 MDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,286 miles

damage to offside outer sill

offside front rear wishbone bush unbonding near excessive

rear disc corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,286 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

damage to offside outer sill

rear disc corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,847 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on limits

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 58,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,237 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 MDB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MDB, 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 Y202 MDB registered?

Y202 MDB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y202 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 MDB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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