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Y202 NUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 NUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 143,049 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,248 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,348 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 131,348 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,971 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,070 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 116,841 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

throttle very erratic

Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,647 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,591 miles

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

rear off side and near side rear tyre tread uneven. ok for mot.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,481 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight uneven wear in both rear tyre treads

Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight uneven wear in both rear tyre treads

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 NUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 Y202 NUD, 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 NUD registered?

Y202 NUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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